Incident Details

Nurses with the National Nursing Association in the Dominican Republic will strike all day on April 29, demanding pension provisions, remote work incentives, and increased staffing. The strike will impact healthcare facilities nationwide, with major hospitals in Santo Domingo, Santiago, and La Romana facing significant service disruptions. Organizers did not announce plans for street demonstrations but may stage rallies outside health ministry offices.

Traveler Safety

SafeAbroad travelers are advised to reschedule non-urgent medical appointments. Those with medical emergencies should seek care at hospital emergency rooms.