Spanish
Santo Domingo.- The Ministry of Public Health reported this Thursday that in the last week no maternal deaths were registered and 11 infant deaths occurred, which raises the number of deaths in this field to 249.
The Public Health Epidemiology Department stated in a note that three cases of dengue fever occurred in the last seven days, for a cumulative total of 43 cases registered this year. The current incidence is placed at 2.53, for a 35% reduction compared to last year.
You may be interested in: Public Health warns about the risks of a “bomb cyclone” for health and safety
Six people were affected by malaria in the last week, for a cumulative total of 30 cases and the incidence rate is 1.77 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, showing an 85% reduction. The cholera notification remains at zero this year. One case of leptospirosis is reported; the cumulative total is 30 cases to date and an incidence of 1.77. The organization, on the other hand, urged the population to prevent chronic kidney disease (CKD), a condition that often becomes silent and, when detected, is already in an advanced stage. The Dominican health organization makes this exhortation on the occasion of the commemoration of "World Kidney Day" on March 12th. CKD is a progressive condition affecting millions of people worldwide, characterized by the gradual loss of kidney function and often presenting with late and non-specific symptoms, which makes its timely detection difficult. Public Health recommended to prevent this ailment to adopt a healthy diet, reducing the consumption of salt and processed foods; drinking enough water; getting used to physical activity; controlling blood pressure and blood sugar, maintaining adequate levels; limiting the consumption of alcohol and tobacco and being cautious if there is a family history of the disease. Also, avoid stress and use medications only under medical prescription. In 2019, more than 254,000 deaths from kidney disease were recorded in the Americas region, for this reason a call is made for prevention and the adoption of healthy habits, which influence a positive impact on overall health. It indicates that diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure, cardiovascular diseases, smoking, and obesity significantly influence the progression of this chronic disease, causing disease burden and mortality. The Ministry of Health reminded that chronic kidney disease in the Dominican Republic remains under epidemiological surveillance, which records episodes of acute renal failure (ARF) and the individual notification of stage V chronic renal failure (CRF). Last year 2025, the country registered a significant reduction of 51.19% in stage V kidney diseases, compared to the year 2024, highlighting that the highest incidence of reported episodes were in Santiago, with 40% (1,163) of the cases, followed by Santo Domingo with 15% (434) and the National District, 14% (409).
