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DR offers medical services to assist military mission in Haiti

As part of its commitment to support stability efforts in neighboring Haiti, the Dominican government has provided emergency medical evacuations and tertiary care to 47 personnel attached to the international security mission, according to the Ministry of Foreign Relations (Mirex).

Data provided by the Ministry of Foreign Relations to Noticias SIN indicates that between 31 July 2024 and 1 November 2025, Dominican authorities have assisted 46 soldiers from the Multinational Security Support (MSS) mission. The majority of these personnel were Kenyan nationals.

Following the mission’s recent transition into the Gang Suppression Force (GSF), mandated by the United Nations Security Council, an additional Kenyan soldier was evacuated to Dominican territory on 12 November for specialized medical attention.

Officials reported that two of the service members were transported to the Dominican Republic after having already passed away to facilitate the logistical process of repatriating their remains to Kenya.

The Ministry of Foreign Relations confirmed that all surviving personnel assisted under this agreement have completed their medical treatments and have since returned to their duties in Haiti or to their respective home countries.

The Dominican Republic has committed to facilitating medical evacuations (Medevac) and providing high-level medical services that are unavailable in Haiti.

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Noticias SIN

29 December 2025