In the sixth epidemiological week of the year, the Ministry of Public Health reported 38 child deathstwo more than on the same date last year, and a maternal deathwhich brings the total number of maternal deaths to 10 so far in 2026, according to the bulletin corresponding to the period from February 8 to 13.
The maternal death most recent corresponds to a dominican woman 48 years old, registered in-hospital in the province of La Romana.
- Of the total accumulated this year, three deaths are Dominican and seven Haitians.
Dengue and malaria
Regarding vector-borne diseases, Health authorities reported a confirmed case of dengue in the La Altagracia province and 16 suspected cases in other areas of the country.
The accumulated so far this year amounts to 31 confirmed cases, no death reports.
The bulletin highlights that the behavior of dengue remains at low levels and within the success and safety zones of the endemic channelwithout reaching alert or epidemic levels.
Regarding malaria, a case was reported in the Epidemiological Week 06. The distribution of confirmed cases continues to be focused on Guayabal, San Juan and Sabana Yegua, identified as the main ones. transmission foci active.
Influenza
The epidemiological report also indicates that the circulation of respiratory viruses In the country there is a presence of Influenza A(H3N2)with detections recorded in most epidemiological weeks during 2025 and early 2026.
