Policy brief on cervical cancer in the Dominican Republic

What are the main challenges with cervicalcancer in the Dominican Republic and what should policymakers do?

Our policy brief provides a comprehensive overview of the current situation along with five high-level recommendations. The policy brief builds on targeted literature searches and interviews with five local experts.

We are deeply grateful to Dr. Sabrina Marte – obstetrician-gynecologist, Dr. Rut Villegas – obstetrician-gynecologist and Secretary General of the Oncology Society, Dr. Yori Roque – president of the Dominican Society of Infectious Diseases, Dr. Carmen Sarah Mota – Recording Secretary of the Pediatric Society and Coordinator of the Vaccine Committee of the SDI and Dr. Desiree Peroso – clinical oncologist, Gynecologic Tumors Service, Dr. Heriberto Pieter Institute of Oncology.

For more information, please contact Thomas Hofmarcher

Cervical Cancer in the Dominican Republic – Improving Care and Driving Policy Change
Policy Brief Cervical Cancer Dominican Republic, IHE 2026, Lund, Sweden