The Jaime Mota Hospital, a neuralgic health center in Barahona, provided 72,439 services during March, according to its director, Dr. Graciela Lafontaine. This figure positions the Jaime Mota Hospital as the main benchmark in the Enriquillo region, responding to a growing demand from the local population.
Laboratory at the forefront of services
The Jaime Mota Hospital laboratory topped the list of services, processing thousands of exams ranging from basic analyses to specialized tests. This critical area reflects the center’s commitment to timely diagnoses, essential in a context where respiratory illnesses such as respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) have overloaded facilities in previous months.
Continuous improvements at the Jaime Mota Hospital
Strength in biosecurity and blood bank
Prior to this record, the Jaime Mota Hospital coordinated actions to reinforce biosecurity and hygiene, measures implemented in March that contributed to managing the high flow of patients without interruptions. At the same time, it strengthened its Blood Bank, the most important in the public sector in the area, guaranteeing safe and continuous transfusions for emergencies and surgeries.
- 72,439 total services: Including consultations, emergencies, and laboratories.
- Reinforced biosecurity: March initiatives to prevent infections.
- Active blood bank: Life support for the population of Barahona.
Historical context of demand
The Jaime Mota Hospital has faced patient peaks due to viral outbreaks, such as the RSV that “burst” its wards last December. These experiences have driven investments in infrastructure, allowing it to absorb this record load in March without collapsing. Public health experts highlight that centers like this are vital to decongest the national system, especially in provinces far from the capital.
Dr. Lafontaine emphasized that these numbers not only validate operational efficiency, but also underline the need for more resources to sustain growth. In the Enriquillo region, where access to specialized services is limited, the Jaime Mota Hospital emerges as an indispensable pillar.
This performance by the Jaime Mota Hospital invites reflection on Dominican public health: will it be able to maintain this pace in the face of future demands? March data confirms its central role, serving more than 72 thousand patients with unwavering professionalism.
