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Hospitals report 50% fewer Haitian women giving birth

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Between January and July 2026, the number of births to Haitian mothers in the Dominican Republic's public hospital network decreased by 50.4% compared to the same period in 2025. According to data from the National Health Service (SNS), the total number of these births fell from 11,951 to 5,931.

This decline represents a significant shift in the volume of obstetric services provided to Haitian nationals within the Dominican public health system during the first seven months of the year.

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