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Healthcare
Dominican Republic — Hospitals, clinics, and mental health support
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Healthcare
- ▸The public health system (SENASA) provides healthcare coverage for low-income citizens through Seguro Familiar de Salud.
- ▸Major public hospitals include Hospital Moscoso Puello and Hospital Darío Contreras in Santo Domingo.
- ▸Private hospitals (Clínica Abreu, Centro Médico UCE) offer faster service for those with funds or insurance.
- ▸Farmacias Carol and other pharmacy chains offer consultations alongside prescription services.
- ▸PROMESE/CAL (state pharmacy network) provides subsidized medications.
Mental Health Support
- ▸The Hospital Dr. Homero Hernández Toribio is the main public psychiatric hospital in Santo Domingo.
- ▸SENASA covers some mental health services under public health coverage.
- ▸Churches and pastoral organizations offer counseling and support groups across the country.
- ▸Servicio Jesuita a Refugiados may connect vulnerable returnees with psychosocial support.
- ▸Private psychologists are available in Santo Domingo for those who can afford fees (RD$1,500–4,000/session).
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