Dominican Republic's public health network sets record with 25.3 million services in first half of 2026

The Dominican Republic's public health network, managed by the Servicio Nacional de Salud (SNS), delivered 25,395,290 specialized services between January and June 2026, a historic record for a first semester. Source: elcaribedr; eldiado; hoydo

Service breakdown and investment

The SNS reported 4.1 million consultations, 224,814 hospitalizations, 347,416 surgeries, 15.7 million lab tests, 2.4 million imaging studies, and 2.5 million emergency visits. Source: eldiado To support this, RD$397 million was invested in medical equipment for hospitals and primary care centers. Source: elcaribedr; hoydo Primary care services totaled 5.4 million, including 2.8 million consultations and 1.7 million diagnostic services. Source: eldiado

Mental health expansion

The network now operates 47 Crisis Intervention Units (25 opened in 2026) with 300 beds, aiming for 500 by year-end. Source: elcaribedr; hoydo This is part of a broader effort to strengthen the public health system under Director Julio Landrón, who stated: "This record means millions of Dominicans received timely, quality care." Source: eldiado

Comparison with 2019

Compared to the first semester of 2019, services increased by 614,683 consultations, 172,715 surgeries, 7.1 million lab tests, and 172,981 emergency visits, reflecting sustained improvement. Source: eldiado