This initiative of the “Uniting Wills” program of the Office of the First Lady Raquel Arbaje is supported by the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (CABEI) and the SNC, as the operating entity.

With the acquisition of these devices, dozens of children with hearing impairment will improve their quality of life, Arbaje said attaching importance to this program, which in addition to restoring hearing to children, it further enhances their overall development.

Mario Lama, CEO of the SNS, assured that this initiative has benefited 43 infants with hearing implants, and the aim is to reach a total of 85 at the beginning of 2025 with the devices supplied this week.

Hostos Rizik, BCIE Director for the Dominican Republic, reaffirmed the commitment of the institution he heads to the welfare and development of children, supporting initiatives that generate opportunities for the youngest minors.

The acquisition of the cochlear devices was made with the non-refundable contribution of one million dollars from BCIE, with the support of those volunteer from the Reserves Bank Banreservas.

The website of the Presidency welcomed the success of the two previous days, during which 43 children belonging to low income families were intervened as well as they received treatment and therapies afterwards.

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