DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The Ministry of Public Health (MSP) announced a 78% reduction in malaria cases across the country compared to the same period in 2025. This significant decline is attributed to intensified screening, early detection protocols, and targeted preventive treatments.

According to the latest Epidemiological Bulletin, the country recorded zero new cases of malaria during the 13th week of 2026. This brings the year-to-date total to 79 cases, a sharp contrast to the previous year’s figures.

The statistical shift is reflected in the disease’s incidence rate:2026 Incidence Rate: 2.86 per 100,000 inhabitants.2025 Incidence Rate: 12.88 per 100,000 inhabitants.

The MSP credits these results to strategic actions in high-risk focus areas, including reinforced epidemiological surveillance and active case-finding missions.

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