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Santo Domingo. – Haitian citizens account for the highest number of foreign patients with HIV registered in the Dominican Republic, according to data published this Monday, which detail the distribution of cases treated within the national health system.
n” “nThe report indicates that this population represents the foreign group with the highest presence among patients diagnosed and under medical follow-up for the Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) in the country, above other nationalities.
n” “nThe released statistics indicate that public health services continue to record a high demand for care from patients of foreign origin, with Haitian citizens being the predominant segment within that group.
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n” “nIn that sense, the document highlights the importance of strengthening prevention, early detection, and access to antiretroviral treatment policies as part of national strategies for HIV control.
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HIV is a viral disease that affects the immune system and, without treatment, can progress to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). Health authorities maintain monitoring and free treatment programs for patients diagnosed in the country.
n” “nAccording to health system reports, the country continues to implement prevention and comprehensive care actions, with the goal of reducing virus transmission and ensuring access to medical services, regardless of nationality.
n” “nThe authorities have reiterated that the approach to HIV remains within the framework of public health, with an emphasis on prevention, education, and timely treatment of patients.
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