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Dominican Republic Plans $600 Million Investment in Power Distribution Networks
The Dominican Republic is preparing a major investment in its electricity distribution infrastructure, with nearly...
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Dominican Republic Food Prices Rise by as Much as 62.75% Between April and September
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Dominican Republic Investigates Ammunition Found in Haiti Gang’s Arsenal
The Dominican Republic is investigating how ammunition manufactured decades ago and other rounds associated with its security forces...
San José de Ocoa Opens New Hemodialysis and Diabetic Foot Units
President Luis Abinader and National Health Service (SNS) Executive Director Julio César Landrón inaugurated new hemodialysis and diabetic...
NeumoMeet 2026 Brings Respiratory Specialists Together
Respiratory specialists gathered in the Dominican Republic for NeumoMeet 2026, a three-day scientific meeting that highlighted the growing...
San Juan, Barahona Drug Raids Lead to 61 Arrests
Authorities detained at least 61 people and seized a combined 5,436.90 grams of suspected narcotics during a series...
Dominican Republic Approves Full Coverage for 13 High-Cost Medicines
The National Social Security Council (CNSS) has approved the creation of the Fund for High-Cost Medicines, known as...
Dominican Republic Approves 100% Coverage for 13 High-Cost Medicines
The National Social Security Council (CNSS) has approved the creation of a High-Cost Medicines Fund, known as FOMAC,...
Dominican Republic Lifts Two-Year License Limit for Drivers Over 75
The National Institute of Transit and Land Transportation (INTRANT) will comply with a Constitutional Court ruling that invalidated...
Motorcycle Theft in Dominican Republic Rises 46% in 2026
Motorcycle theft in the Dominican Republic increased significantly during the first half of 2026, according to statistics from...
Adult Vaccination: Why Vaccines Still Matter After Childhood
Vaccination is often associated with childhood, but protection against infectious diseases remains important throughout adulthood. Age, health conditions,...
Dominican Republic Moves Beyond Chronic Hunger, but Food Insecurity Remains
The Dominican Republic has reached a significant milestone in its fight against hunger, with the prevalence of chronic...
Disaster Risk Perception in Santo Domingo’s Informal Settlements
The risk of a disaster is not determined only by the hazard itself. Two communities exposed to similar...
Diabetes in the Dominican Republic: The DR-DAWN2 Study
Diabetes is often described primarily in terms of blood glucose, medication, diet and the prevention of complications. But...