Santo Domingo – The Dominican Republic hosted the Latin American Digital Health Congress for the third time, with Minister of Public Health Víctor Atallah, Fedor Vidal (CEO of Arium Salud Digital), and Amelia Reyes Mora (President of AF Comunicación Estratégica) in attendance.
Minister Atallah opened the event, emphasizing that it is one of the most significant in the region for digital health. Vidal, an international expert in technology, thanked attendees for leading the digitalization of the health sector, noting that the event represents not only a platform for sharing ideas and showcasing technological advances but also a testament to the evolution of healthcare in the region.
Reyes Mora expressed gratitude to the more than 50 companies and institutions supporting the congress, highlighting AF Comunicación Estratégica’s role as a key partner in healthcare communication, committed to helping clients achieve their goals through effective strategies. She also emphasized the Dominican Republic’s progress toward digital health transformation, particularly with the launch of the national digital health strategy for 2024-2028.
Held at the JW Marriott hotel, the congress featured 30 speakers discussing the future of digital health, synergies between providers and insurers in a digital world, and the challenges faced by healthcare personnel. The event also included seven panels with representatives from the health and technology sectors, as well as international experts from Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, the U.S., and Mexico.
Four keynote conferences were delivered, covering topics such as “The Future of Digital Health” by Rogelio Umaña from Costa Rica, “Data Interoperability and Open Platforms” by José David Montilla, Vice Minister of Digital Agenda of the Ministry of the Presidency, and “AI Applications to Improve Patient Care” by Dr. Alejandro Mauro from Clínica Alemana in Santiago, Chile.
In addition to government representatives, the event was attended by key figures from the health, technology, business, and social sectors.
Moderators
The panels were moderated by Dr. Cambiaso, Juan Carlos Restrepo (Vice President of Technology at Grupo Humano), Fedor Vidal, Amelia Reyes Mora, Dr. Arnaldo Espaillat (Instituto Oftalmológico Espaillat Cabral), and Dr. Héctor López (President of the Orthopedic Society).