Dominican Republic
Waves of Health Returns from Dominican Republic Mission, Serving Over 2,000 Patients
more than 2,000 patients were evaluated and treated
May 4, 2026
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more than 2,000 patients were evaluated and treated
During the mission, our team served over 1,000 patients, providing essential medical services including primary care, pharmacy consultations, and the distribution of medications, vitamins, over-the-counter treatments, reading glasses and distance glasses.
Waves of Health team returned from Dajabón & Restauración, Dominican Republic, where 48 dedicated volunteers—from the U.S. and DR—cared for nearly 1,900 patients.
Our team made a huge impact by dispensing more than 580 sunglasses, 250 reading glasses, and providing 100 patients with custom distance glasses through the US system.
In addition to receiving primary medical and pharmacy care, the patients received vitamins, reading glasses and other over the counter items.
All children and women of child bearing age were given multivitamins. A Pediatric vision screening program was initiated.
The teams evaluated and treated over 1800 patients.
On November 3, 2018 a Waves of Health team returned to Dajabon for the 20th time. The team evaluated and treated over 1200 patients.
Patients over 40 were screened for near-vision and given reading glasses if needed. Family planning/STI brochures and condoms were also distributed to all adults who requested them.
1500 patients and filled more than 7000 prescriptions in 5 clinic days!