DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The number of births by Haitian mothers in Dominican public hospitals has significantly decreased, falling to 17% of total deliveries since the implementation of new immigration controls on 21 April 2025, Diario Libre reports. This marks a sharp decline from previous figures, when Haitian women giving birth at public hospitals fluctuated from 32 to 38% of total births.

The collaborative protocol, initiated by the National Health Service (SNS) and the Migration Agency, has had a noticeable impact on hospital delivery statistics. Data from the Health Services Information and Statistics Repository (Riess) reveals a steady decline in Haitian birthing mothers. The protocol accepts to continue the free birthing service, but once this is performed, the mother and child are deported to Haiti. The change in procedures also called for attending non-emergencies only of those with legal...