Fátima Frómeta

Fátima Frómeta is the director of the Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Forenses (INACIF) in Santiago, Dominican Republic. She has been vocal about the critical conditions under which the institute operates, particularly following the reduction of its facilities due to renovations at the nearby José María Cabral y Báez hospital. Frómeta has highlighted challenges faced by medical examiners, including the lack of adequate space for consultations and evaluations, forcing them to work in suboptimal locations. Her advocacy emphasizes the need for proper resources and infrastructure for forensic services in the region.