Senate of the Republic pays tribute to Dr. Elbi Morla Báez for his legacy in medicine
The Senate of the Dominican Republic granted a well-deserved recognition to the prominent pediatric endocrinologist, Elbi Eulogio Morla Báez. This tribute highlights his five decades of uninterrupted career, a time during which he has made fundamental contributions to scientific research, university teaching, and the strengthening of pediatric endocrinology in the country.
The resolution, issued on July 10, 2026, highlights the figure of Dr. Morla Báez, born in Santo Domingo in 1950, as a pillar in the training of new generations of health professionals. His teaching and research work at the Santo Domingo Institute of Technology (INTEC) has been key to the academic advancement of the Dominican medical sector.
A pioneer of child health
Dr. Morla Báez is recognized as the first pediatric endocrinologist to establish himself in the Dominican Republic, laying the clinical and academic foundations that define this specialty today. Throughout his career, he has successfully managed to balance direct patient care with the rigor of research and knowledge transfer.
Their brilliant career has been the subject of multiple national awards, among which stand out:
- Master of Dominican Medicine, awarded by the Dominican Medical Association in 2011.
- Master of Pediatrics, distinction granted by the Dominican Society of Pediatrics.
- National Medicine Award, received in the year 2022.
- Full member of the Academy of Sciences of the Dominican Republic.
The career of Dr. Morla Báez transcends professional practice, as he has managed to combine clinical care with a deep vocation for teaching and an unwavering social commitment to the children of the Dominican Republic.
Senator Lía Díaz
This recognition from the Senate not only celebrates the individual achievements of the physician, but also highlights the positive impact his work has had on the Dominican healthcare system, consolidating him as an exemplary figure for national medicine.
