Dominican Republic records decrease in dengue cases
In a battle against dengue fever, the Dominican Republic has seen a decrease in cases within the Santo Domingo Province.
The Servicio Nacional de Salud (SNS) has reported that the region, which previously had the highest number of confirmed infections, saw 82 hospital admissions over the past two days.
National statistics: A broader look
On a national scale, the statistics also mirror this positive trend. Within the last two days, public hospitals across the country reported 157 new confirmed cases and a total of 637 hospitalizations due to the disease.
Updated figures from the health ministry
Information from the Ministry of Public Health reveals that since the onset of the outbreak, there have been 12,900 confirmed cases and 11 fatalities linked to the dengue fever.
It is expected that the number of confirmed infections will see a rise, potentially reaching 14,000 by the end of this week.
Presidential efforts to curtail the outbreak
President Luis Abinader has been proactive, spearheading anti-dengue initiatives that have significantly impacted the populace. Recent efforts led by the President have touched the lives of approximately 2.36 million Dominicans. Initiatives included home visits and the elimination of mosquito breeding grounds.
Upwards of 338,928 homes were reached through these campaigns, and an impressive number of over 40,109 mosquito breeding sites were eradicated.
