Ombudswoman Zoila Martinez proposes that funds be donated for the construction of three hospitals in Haiti to serve the large numbers of women who come to give birth in the Dominican public hospitals.
In a paid advertisement, Martinez says that it would be preferable if all Dominicans who can, national and transnational companies located in the country and international cooperation entities create a fund so that an agreement can be reached between the Dominican Republic and Haiti for the construction in Haiti of the hospitals to serve the Haitian population. She says two maternity-pediatrics hospitals are needed and one general hospital. She said the Dominican Republic would assist in the initial staffing doctors of the medical centers. “With that contribution we would be reduce the risk of transmitting of contagious diseases from one country to another,” she said.
She also called for the construction of a second public hospital in Santo Domingo West. She says that the Marcelino Velez is operating at more than capacity.
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7 Dias
11 April 2018
