United States Congratulates the Dominican Republic on Assuming Co-chair of the Economic and Health Dialogue of the Americas

On September 22, Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jose W. Fernandez met with President of the Dominican Republic Luis Abinader to announce that the United States is partnering with the Dominican Republic to co-chair the Economic and Health Dialogue of the Americas (EHA).

Launched by Secretary Blinken at the Ninth Summit of the Americas in June 2022, the EHA actively coordinates efforts for health system resilience and identifies and leverages best practices in the public sector, with a focus on the intersections of health and the economy. This initiative receives technical direction from the Pan American Health Organization, the Inter-American Development Bank, and the Organization of American States.

The United States looks forward to partnering with the Dominican Republic, which has designated Minister Bisono and the Ministry of Industry, Commerce and MSMEs, to co-chair the EHA to advance healthy security, promote economic resilience, and strengthen supply chains in the Western Hemisphere. The Dominican Republic is a leading exporter of medical devices in the region and has one of the highest local production capacities, making it a key player in both the global health supply chain and efforts for regional self-sufficiency.

To learn more about the EHA, visit:  https://www.iadb.org/en/home/economic-and-health-dialogue-americas. To stay up to date, follow Under Secretary Fernandez on X:  @State_E, LinkedIn: @State-E, and Facebook: @StateDeptE. For press inquiries, please contact: [email protected].