{"id":509801,"date":"2026-06-03T08:27:02","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T12:27:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.net\/en\/uncategorized\/senator-lia-diaz-expresses-concern-over-the-increase-in-burns-among-children-and-adolescents-in-the-southern-region\/"},"modified":"2026-06-03T08:27:02","modified_gmt":"2026-06-03T12:27:02","slug":"senator-lia-diaz-expresses-concern-over-the-increase-in-burns-among-children-and-adolescents-in-the-southern-region","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/dominican-news\/senator-lia-diaz-expresses-concern-over-the-increase-in-burns-among-children-and-adolescents-in-the-southern-region\/","title":{"rendered":"Senator L\u00eda D\u00edaz expresses concern over the increase in burns among children and adolescents in the Southern Region"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Azua, D.R. \u2013 On behalf of the Dominican Society of Pediatrics, Azua, Peravia, Barahona, and San Juan branches, Senator L\u00eda D\u00edaz de D\u00edaz read a statement in which she expressed her deep concern regarding the recent cases of burns in children and adolescents reported in different areas of the country, especially in the Southern Region.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The legislator warned about the gravity of this situation, which puts the health and lives of minors at risk, and made an urgent call to the conscience of Dominican families to reinforce prevention measures at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe urge families to maintain constant supervision of children, avoid their exposure to heat sources, check electrical and gas installations, and not allow minors to cook,\u201d stated D\u00edaz de D\u00edaz during the reading of the statement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>You might be interested in: <a href=\"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/nacionales\/regional-15-inaugura-feria-pedagogica-2026-con-enfoque-en-innovacion-educativa\/\">Regional 15 inaugurates 2026 Pedagogical Fair with a focus on educational innovation<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Likewise, he reiterated the importance of preventive education and the commitment of responsible adults to avoid accidents that could leave physical and emotional scars on minors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, the senator reaffirmed her commitment to continue supporting initiatives aimed at the protection of childhood and the promotion of health in the Dominican Republic.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Azua, D.R. \u2013 On behalf of the Dominican Society of Pediatrics, Azua, Peravia, Barahona, and San Juan branches, Senator L\u00eda D\u00edaz de D\u00edaz read a statement in which she expressed her deep concern regarding the recent cases of burns in children and adolescents reported in different areas of the country, especially in the Southern Region. 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