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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 statistical shift represents a significant reduction in the volume of obstetric services provided to Haitian nationals within the public health system over the first seven months of the year.

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