Health officials in the Dominican Republic have initiated a comprehensive technical review of the ‘Transforming Autism’ clinic in Santiago province following recent media attention. The Ministry of Public Health, acting through its Directorate of Authorization of Health Services and Establishments, conducted an unannounced supervisory visit to the facility operated by Dr. José Ernesto Fadul.
While no formal patient complaints have been registered against the establishment, the health ministry activated its standard oversight protocol in response to emerging media coverage. A multidisciplinary team of inspectors performed an exhaustive evaluation of multiple operational aspects including physical infrastructure, medical equipment, staff qualifications, documentation practices, treatment procedures, and overall hygiene and safety conditions.
The comprehensive assessment, currently under technical review, will culminate in an official report prepared in strict accordance with national health regulations. Ministry representatives emphasized their commitment to procedural transparency, noting that finalized findings will be publicly disclosed upon completion of the analytical process.
Health authorities simultaneously reminded healthcare providers about the mandatory national protocol for treating children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder. This established framework, developed under the General Health Law and supplementary regulations, requires uniform compliance across all healthcare facilities operating within the Dominican Republic.