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Health in the Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic does not face all the same issues as does Haiti. Though tied together by geography, these independent nations each have unique challenges. Haiti may be the poorest nation in the western hemisphere, but the needs of the people in the Dominican Republic are still great, and there is much work to do.

Dominican Republic Health Issues

Integrated Community Health
Empowering an entire community to care for the health of its children is powerful, effective and sustainable. International Child Care partners with the community to advance health and wellness through education, health promotion, child health clinics, immunization programs, traditional birth attendant training, literacy training, and micro-...
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Rehabilitation for Disabled Children
People with disabilities face challenges no matter where they live, but it is especially difficult to live with a disability in developing countries like the Dominican Republic. Geographic and economic barriers make it hard for most Dominicans to access rehabilitation services, which tend to be institution-based and only affordable to wealthier...
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