# PROMESE/CAL medical logistics in Dominican Republic

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/promesecal-medical-logistics-in-dominican-republic
> Updated: 2026-09-02T19:12:14.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The Essential Medicines Program and Medical Logistics Center (PROMESE/CAL) recently marked its 42nd anniversary of providing medical logistics and supply services to the Dominican Republic’s National Public Health System.

Following this milestone, the institution has moved toward digital modernization by launching a pilot program to implement credit and debit card payments at its ‘Farmacias del Pueblo’ network. Starting at the Ciudad de la Salud branch, the initiative intends to expand to 20 strategic pharmacies before targeting nationwide coverage. Technology Director Hamlet Almanzar noted that this digitalization aims to provide a ‘more agile and secure payment alternative’ while enabling real-time data analysis to improve inventory management and distribution logistics.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-02: PROMESE/CAL launches card payment pilot at Farmacias del Pueblo

PROMESE/CAL has launched a pilot program to introduce credit and debit card payments at Farmacias del Pueblo in the Dominican Republic to modernize services and improve logistics.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/promesecal-launches-card-payment-pilot-at-farmacias-del-pueblo

### 2026-08-24: PROMESE/CAL marks 42 years of medical logistics service in Dominican Republic

PROMESE/CAL celebrated 42 years of providing essential medicines and medical supplies to the Dominican Republic through its public health supply network.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/promesecal-marks-42-years-of-medical-logistics-service-in-dominican-republic

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