Dominican Republic reports significant decrease in dengue in 2024

The Dominican Republic has registered a significant reduction of 65.54% in dengue cases during the year 2024, compared to 2023, which stands out as a model of effectiveness in the implementation of preventive and control measures, where citizens, together with public and private institutions and the Provincial Directorates and Health Areas (DPS/DAS), played a fundamental role, therefore, the Ministry of Public Health recognizes and appreciates the contributions made to prevent this disease.

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The institution stressed that the sustained decrease in suspected and confirmed cases reflects the effectiveness of prevention and control strategies. However, these positive results would not have been possible without the co-responsibility of the population and the active collaboration of the entities that joined the national effort.

“The results obtained are a reflection of the continuous efforts of the Ministry of Public Health and the collaboration of citizens and different entities, which shows that joint work can make a difference in the fight against dengue,” stated MISPAS.

Confirmed cases total 1,284, with a reduction of 65.54% compared to the previous year. The cumulative incidence is 12.27 cases per 100,000 inhabitants. The highest incidence was recorded in San José de Ocoa, with 96.86 cases per 100,000 inhabitants.

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MISPAS noted that the key factors for this success were: timely and timely implementation of educational campaigns aimed at the population, which resulted in the elimination of thousands of mosquito breeding sites, actions led by the Provincial Directorates and Health Areas, under the leadership of Minister Víctor Atallah.

In addition, constant monitoring of the disease in all provinces through the Epidemiology Department.

For this year, the institution is challenging itself by ensuring the continuity of these prevention and surveillance strategies to maintain the positive trend and continue reducing the risks for the population.