A mission of Dominican health authorities travelled to Haiti for talks 2-4 August on how both nations can cooperate. Health Ministers Jose Rodriguez Soldevilla of the DR and Henry Voltaire of Haiti agreed on the need to invest US$20 million over five years in joint programs to combat malaria, tuberculosis and AIDS and to implement vaccination programs in Haiti. Their plan is to secure international funding for this program. The ministers agreed to meet again in October to further discuss health issues.
