The National Health Service (SNS) has confirmed the full preparedness of the public hospital network to provide hospital care during Holy Week without interruptions. Under the leadership of Julio Andrón Landrón, more than 30,000 healthcare professionals are being mobilized to reinforce services nationwide during these high-demand dates.
Staff Reinforcement and Available Beds
This deployment includes doctors, nurses, and technicians strategically distributed across hospitals and emergency centers. A crucial detail is that 50% of the beds in these centers are reserved exclusively for urgent cases, prioritizing traffic accidents and other contingencies typical of hospital care during Holy Week.
Historically, Holy Week in the Dominican Republic records a 40% increase in road emergencies, according to data from the Emergency Operations Center (COE) from previous years. In 2023, for example, more than 5,000 cases related to collisions were attended to, which justifies these preventive measures.
Strict Protocols for Hospital Care during Holy Week
Coordination with Authorities and Experts
SNS protocols incorporate recent simulations and partnerships with the Ministry of Public Health. Julio Andrón Landrón emphasized that “hospital care during Holy Week will be optimal thanks to this massive reinforcement.” Public health experts highlight that these actions reduce response times by 30%, based on past evaluations.
- More than 30,000 professionals on extended shifts.
- 50% of beds reserved for emergencies.
- 24/7 monitoring in key centers such as the Moscoso Puello Hospital and Ney Arias Lora Hospital.
- Prevention campaigns against speeding and drunk driving.
Background and Relevant Figures
In previous editions of Holy Week, the SNS attended to nearly 15,000 emergencies, with peaks on the night of Holy Thursday and Good Friday. This year, rapid triage training is added to maximize hospital care during Holy Week. The measure responds to COE projections of greater internal tourism flow, estimated at 2 million trips.
Other countries in the region, such as Colombia, apply similar schemes successfully, reserving up to 60% of hospital capacity during long holidays. In the DR, this strategy strengthens the resilience of the public system against growing demands.
Hospital care during Holy Week now has all resources aligned to safeguard the health of Dominicans and visitors. This reinforcement not only covers the immediate needs but also lays the groundwork for efficient responses in future high seasons.
