The Dominican Republic concluded 2025 with approximately 80,000 documented HIV cases, a statistic that underscores both the virus’s prevalence and the nation’s substantial advancements in detection and treatment systems. Health officials emphasize that these figures demonstrate improved diagnostic capabilities and disease management protocols consistent with global public health benchmarks.
Official data from the Ministry of Public Health reveals 79,800 individuals registered within the national HIV monitoring system. Among these, over 56,000 patients are receiving ongoing antiretroviral therapy, with approximately 49,000 achieving viral suppression levels that prevent disease transmission. This performance exceeded the World Health Organization and UNAIDS 95-95-95 targets, earning the country prestigious ‘Champion Country’ status in global HIV response.
Health Minister Víctor Atallah credited this success to comprehensive strategies emphasizing prevention initiatives, equitable medication access, and societal stigma reduction campaigns. These efforts received substantial governmental backing and international collaboration with organizations including the Pan American Health Organization. Health authorities caution that maintaining these achievements will require sustained investment in public education, preventive healthcare infrastructure, and guaranteed treatment access for marginalized communities.