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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 number of deliveries dropped from 11,951 to 5,931.

This decline represents a significant shift in hospital service utilization within the public health system. The figures are based on official records maintained by the national health repository.

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