He Ministry of Public Health reported that the national cumulative infant deaths in the first weeks of 2026 it is 224 deaths.
He pointed out that during epidemiological week 7 of 2026, 22 child deaths were reported in the country, which, according to health authorities, is a lower figure than the 37 deaths recorded in the same week of 2025.
The largest number of cases was concentrated in Santo Domingo, with 79; Santiago, 26, and the National District, 17.
Regarding the neonatal mortality21 deaths were reported, for a total of 198 in 2026. According to Public healththese figures reflect a decrease of 14% compared to the 230 registered in the same period of 2025.
maternal deaths
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However, for the same week, the country recorded no maternal deaths. The cumulative number of deaths of this type is 11 cases, which, according to Public healthrepresents a decrease compared to the 17 recorded in the same period in 2025.
The reported deaths have occurred at the Oriental Medical Center; Doctor Reynaldo Almánzar Maternal Hospital; Doctor Marcelino Vélez Santana Regional Hospital; Extra Hospital San Cristóbal, Maternity and Pediatrics Doctor Gil; San Lorenzo de los Mina Maternity Hospital, Doctor Francisco Vicente Castro Sandoval Hospital, CEMEVIT Specialty Medical Center, Presidente Estrella Ureña Hospital, Doctor Antonio Musa Hospital and Doctor José Gregorio Hernández Hospital.
Public health explained that “these centers function as reference hospitals and attend to a high volume of births and obstetric cases of greater complexity, which increases the absolute probability of events and requires a continuous technical analysis of the associated clinical, social and organizational factors.”
respiratory viruses
According to the epidemiological report, in the last week the active transmission of respiratory viruses still continues. In the country, the influenza A(H3N2) cocirculating with type A(H1N1)pdm09 e influenza B Victoria, adenovirus and metapneumovirus. While the respiratory syncytial virus (VSR), although it shows a decrease, remains circulating.
“This behavior suggests a scenario of active and sustained transmission, with potential impact on the demand for consultations and hospitalizations, especially in more vulnerable groups,” highlights the institution.
Given this, Public health ensures that it has strengthened epidemiological surveillance, promotes vaccination and guarantees diagnostic and hospital capacity in response.
dengue
In this last week, the National Epidemiological Surveillance System (Sinave) reported 23 suspected cases of dengue, one confirmed case, without deaths or serious cases. To date, the country reports a cumulative of 313 suspected cases and 35 confirmed cases.
The districts that report the highest number of suspected cases are Barahona, with 110 cases, and Santiago Rodríguez, 65. The confirmed ones are Valverde, with 24; La Altagracia, 12; and Elías Piña, 11.
leptospirosis
In week 7, a total of four cases of leptospirosis were reported, one confirmed and one death. The cumulative number in 2026 is 40 suspected cases and 24 confirmed.
The provinces that concentrate the majority of cases are San José de Ocoa and Montecristi.
“These provinces concentrate the highest relative burden of cases, where the smaller population size tends to amplify the rates, reflecting localized transmission foci. This pattern is associated with environmental determinants such as recent rains, accumulation of stagnant water, deficiencies in drainage and agricultural activities that increase exposure,” he explained. Public health.
malaria
On the other hand, malaria reflects an increase in suspected cases compared to the same period in 2025, according to the institution. While those confirmed decreased from 191 to 23.
