Preventive public health measures are working. The majority of monitored diseases continue to show a downward trend, according to the latest report from the Department of Epidemiology (DIEPI) of the Ministry of Public Health, which covers Epidemiological Week 13.
Diseases such as leptospirosis, cholera, Covid-19, human rabies, and vaccine-preventable illnesses—including meningococcal disease, diphtheria, and polio—are all experiencing decreased incidence. Notably, no cases of cholera or rabies have been reported so far this year.
Dengue cases also remain low, with six new cases reported this week, primarily affecting children aged one to four. A total of 58 cases have been confirmed so far this year.
Malaria cases increased slightly, with nine new infections confirmed this week. These cases remain confined to known hotspots in San Juan, Azua, and Santo...
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