{"id":523280,"date":"2026-09-08T21:46:38","date_gmt":"2026-09-09T01:46:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/uncategorized\/deputies-inspect-la-altagracia-maternal-hospital-following-the-death-of-17-newborns\/"},"modified":"2026-09-08T21:46:38","modified_gmt":"2026-09-09T01:46:38","slug":"deputies-inspect-la-altagracia-maternal-hospital-following-the-death-of-17-newborns","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/deultimominuto.com\/en\/uncategorized\/deputies-inspect-la-altagracia-maternal-hospital-following-the-death-of-17-newborns\/","title":{"rendered":"Deputies inspect La Altagracia Maternal Hospital following the death of 17 newborns"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Santo Domingo<\/strong>.- The Permanent Health Commission of the Chamber of Deputies traveled to the Nuestra Se\u00f1ora de La Altagracia University Maternity Hospital to oversee and prepare a report on the death of 17 newborn babies that occurred at that health center during the month of August.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The president of the commission, Di\u00f3medes Rojas, explained that the purpose of the visit is to confirm and receive precise information regarding the cases, with the goal of preparing a detailed report that will allow for the clarification of the circumstances of the deaths.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For his part, the hospital director, Henry Am\u00edn Mesa, reported that, of the 17 neonatal deaths recorded, only three were associated with infections in extremely premature infants. The other cases included two gastroschisis-type congenital malformations, one premature infant who underwent reoperation, one newborn with a single ventricle\u2014a pathology incompatible with life\u2014and eleven deaths unrelated to infections.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Henry Am\u00edn assured that the hospital remains a reliable center, with quality services and committed staff.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In addition, he stressed that hygiene, cleaning, and disinfection measures have been intensified, as well as hand washing, to prevent outbreaks and ensure patient safety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Also, the neonatal coordinator of the National Health Service (SNS), Dr. Ta\u00edna Malena, highlighted that the Dominican Republic is the only country in Latin America with unit-dose controls and tracking systems that ensure each hospitalized patient receives the exact amount of medication at the right time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Then, the legislators took a tour of the facilities to observe closely the procedures and the care that the children receive at the center.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This meeting seeks to reinforce transparency and trust in the health system, while working on measures to prevent further deaths and ensure quality care for newborns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The meeting took place in the National District, with the participation of deputies Ram\u00f3n Bueno, Anny Mambr\u00fa, Millyz Mart\u00ednez, Juan Bol\u00edvar, Gregoria Monserrat, Damaris V\u00e1squez, and Lidia P\u00e9rez. Likewise, several doctors from different areas of the health<\/a> center were present.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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