DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

For years, Haitians crossed the border to receive free medical services. The government looked the other way. International pressures urged lenience to relieve the humanitarian crisis in Haiti where medical services are collapsed. The increase in Haitian demand for free medical services was growing as the Haitian population continues to seek the free services. One of the areas in most demand by Haitians is for birthing services.

In April 2025, nevertheless, facing immense and unsustainable pressures on public health finances, the Dominican government instated new rules that restricted birthing of Haitians that could not prove legal residence in the Dominican Republic. Statistics today reveal this has resulted in a major relief on government finances and the quality of medical services for those living in the Dominican Republic.

The new migratory protocol in effect...