In response to a resurgence of cholera in Haiti, health authorities in the Dominican Republic have escalated surveillance and sanitary measures at the Dajabón border to curb the potential spread of the disease. Dr. Zaberkis Rodríguez, Provincial Health Director, outlined the comprehensive steps being taken to safeguard public health. Inspectors have been deployed to the Dominican-Haitian bridge, where they are enforcing stringent hygiene protocols, prohibiting the entry of cooked food from Haiti, and disseminating educational materials in both Spanish and Creole. Additionally, health teams are closely monitoring the binational market to ensure compliance with food safety and water sanitation standards. Dr. Rodríguez assured that hospitals in Dajabón are fully equipped with trained medical staff and necessary supplies to handle any potential cholera cases. Haiti has reported more than 270 suspected cholera infections and at least 17 fatalities, primarily concentrated in Port-au-Prince. The Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) and its partners have initiated emergency response efforts to address the deteriorating sanitary conditions. Dominican officials are urging citizens to maintain rigorous hygiene practices, disinfect water sources, and seek immediate medical attention if symptoms such as diarrhea or dehydration arise.
Dajabón market under health checks to prevent cholera spread from Haiti
