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Santiago.– The Vice President of the Republic, Raquel Peña, along with five other outstanding professionals in the health sector, was recognized this Saturday with the Armida García Award for Female Excellence in Health, an award given by the Dominican Medical College (CMD), Santiago de los Caballeros branch, in honor of their career, leadership, and contributions to strengthening the health system.
During the ceremony, held in Santiago, the vice president highlighted the decisive role played by women in the Dominican health system, revealing that 81.1% of the country's health personnel is made up of women, according to the First Census of Human Resources in Health.You may be interested in: Vice President of the Republic Raquel Peña
"This award connects us with the present, because today women continue to be an essential pillar of the health sector," said Peña when thanking for the recognition. She also stated that this type of distinction allows us to value the legacy of those who have contributed to the development of medicine and healthcare, both in Santiago and throughout the Dominican Republic. The vice president maintained that women have been protagonists in the advances that the national health system exhibits today, contributing from different areas to the strengthening of services and the positioning of the country in international health scenarios. From her side, the president of the CMD Santiago, Penélope Gómez, explained that the Armida García Award was created with the purpose of exalting the dedication, commitment, and excellence of women who have left significant marks in the practice of medicine and in the health field. He also indicated that the award honors the memory and legacy of Dr. Armida García, whom he defined as a symbol of resilience, vocation, and dedication to the service of health. Along with Raquel Peña, doctors Dharuelly D’Aza, Javiela Tejada, Cinthia Núñez, Renata Quintana and Zunilda Núñez were also recognized for their professional contributions and outstanding careers in the sector. The activity brought together representatives of the medical guild, authorities, and personalities linked to the health area, in a day dedicated to highlighting the transcendental role of women in one of the most sensitive and strategic sectors of the country.
