This year, 2025, is not an epidemic year, and if the country receives an award for control, it should be given to other countries on the continent that have better indicators. Rodríguez Monegro referred to the statements of the Minister of Public Health, Víctor Atallah, who stated that the Dominican Republic has recorded a 78% reduction in dengue cases, thanks to the work carried out by provincial and regional health departments. For the pediatrician and former director of the SNS, the reduction in dengue cases is not due to any implemented strategy; rather, 2025 is a non-epidemic year with a low incidence of the disease. “The decline in dengue cannot be attributed to official campaigns, since when there is a dengue prevention and control campaign, it is felt in the community,” he said.

What is happening in all countries of the Americas is that there is a significant reduction in the incidence of dengue, because this is a year of low incidence and possibly the next one as well, unlike 2022 and 2023, he explained.

Under the criteria used by the Dominican authorities, all of America should be declared champions in the fight against dengue.

Official position

The Ministry of Health called on citizens to join efforts to reduce dengue transmission. The Ministry of Health continues to strengthen vector control efforts to reduce dengue transmission in the country. It stated that mosquito breeding site elimination campaigns, community education on hygiene habits, and fumigation efforts have been intensified.

The Ministry also stated that it has implemented various actions as part of the National Dengue Plan, intending to reduce the incidence of this disease. It also said it has relaunched the “eliminate, clean, and cover” campaign. This week, data for week 33 were released.

Preventive measures against dengue include eliminating mosquito breeding sites (such as stagnant water in containers and tires), protecting against mosquito bites with repellent, and using mosquito nets over beds, doors, and windows.

Public Health urges people to visit the nearest health center if they experience symptoms such as a sudden high fever, severe headache (especially behind the eyes), muscle and joint pain (“breakbone fever”), nausea, vomiting, and a skin rash.

A confirmed case of dengue was reported this week, bringing the total number of cases to 174.