Cases of leptospirosis are down, but the cumulative total is up

According to the Ministry of Public Health's epidemiological bulletin for week 30 of 2026, the Dominican Republic has experienced a decrease in new leptospirosis cases in recent weeks. During the specified week, health authorities confirmed two new cases of the disease.

Despite the recent decline in weekly reporting, the total cumulative number of leptospirosis cases in the country has increased. The data reflects a contrast between the current short-term trend and the broader year-to-date figures.