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Hospitals report 50% fewer Haitian women giving birth

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Data from the Dominican Republic's National Health Service (SNS) indicates a 50.4% decrease in births to Haitian mothers within the public hospital network. Between January and July 2026, the number of recorded births dropped to 5,931, compared to 11,951 during the same period in 2025.

This statistical shift represents a significant reduction in the volume of maternity services provided to this demographic within the public health system over the first seven months of the year.

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Read the full story at the source Diario Libre (Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic) · DO
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