DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

Public Health Minister Victor Atallah traveled to San Francisco, California to present the Dominican Republic’s comprehensive national strategy against dengue at the American Public Health Association (APHA) Annual Convention 2025. The country is reporting a dramatic reduction in cases and zero deaths so far in 2025.

Health Minister Víctor Atallah delivered the presentation, marking the first time a Dominican government minister has participated in the prestigious convention. Atallah detailed how a combination of prevention, control, and widespread educational campaigns led to an over 80% drop in case incidence and effectively eliminated dengue-related fatalities this year.

The need for a robust response became evident in early 2024 following a significant surge in cases. This motivated the design and implementation of the National Plan for Dengue...