The National Health Service (SNS) has presented a robust medical assistance strategy for the 25th Central American and Caribbean Games Santo Domingo 2026, scheduled to run from 24 July to 8 August 2026. The plan guarantees 100% free, high-quality medical coverage for all participating athletes, delegations, and visitors across the various host venues.
SNS director Julio César Landrón detailed the initiative during the International Congress of Sports Medicine, held at the Dominican Sports Hall of Fame on 4 May 2026. Dr. Landrón emphasized that since the Dominican Republic was designated as the host, the institution has undergone a sustained expansion of its operational capacity to meet international standards.
Key medical facilities for the Games
The health network comprises over 40 hospitals specifically prepared for the event. This network is designed to provide immediate response and advanced medical care:
• Primary Referral Center: The Dr. Luis Eduardo Aybar Health City in the Distrito Nacional will serve as the main command and referral hub. It features high-resolution capabilities, specialized medical units, and dedicated Intensive Care Units (ICU).
• Specialized Trauma Support: Key facilities include the Dr. Dario Contreras and Ney Arias Lora trauma hospitals, the Marcelino Velez Santana Hospital, and the Juan Bosch Trauma Hospital.
• Regional Coverage: Dedicated hospitals in sub-host provinces are integrated into the network to ensure national coverage at every sporting venue.
Operational Logistics and Specialized Services
To ensure uninterrupted care and rapid response, the SNS has implemented several logistical safeguards:
• Mobile health units: On-site medical centers will be stationed at sports venues for immediate intervention during competitions.
• Emergency response: A coordinated fleet of ambulances, 911 Emergency System units, and aero-ambulances, supported by hospital-based heliports, will be on standby.
• Technical redundancy: Hospitals are equipped with dual-circuit power systems, backup generators, and high-tech diagnostic equipment (MRI and CT scans).
• Medical specializations: The plan includes experts in sports medicine, advanced traumatology, spinal neurosurgery, dermatology, and otolaryngology to address injuries specific to high-performance athletes.
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SNS
14 May 2026