Dominican Republic Economy and Health
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In the Dominican Republic, income tax on salaries is a key revenue driver, exceeding projections. Meanwhile, over 90% of cancer patients are diagnosed at advanced stages, limiting treatment options. An autopsy ruled out malpractice in a child's death.
Dominican Republic Cancer Diagnoses Often Occur at Advanced Stages, Limiting Treatment
- Over 90% of cancer patients in the Dominican Republic are diagnosed at advanced stages, significantly limiting curative treatment options, according to the Dominican Society of Medical Oncology. - Specialists discussed precision medicine at a recent scientific meeting, highlighting its ability to identify genetic alterations for personalized treatments, but access to these technologies remains a…
Mexico U-23 Struggles to Draw 1-1 with Dominican Republic in CAC Games
- Mexico's U-23 national team drew 1-1 with the Dominican Republic in the Central American and Caribbean Games. - Jonathan Pérez scored a late equalizer for Mexico after the Dominican Republic had tak…
Salary Income Tax a Key Revenue Driver for Dominican Republic, Exceeding Projections
- Income tax on salaries remains a primary revenue source for the Dominican Republic's tax authority (DGII), contributing significantly to government finances. - In the first half of 2026, this tax sa…
Dominican Republic: Autopsy rules out malpractice in child's death
- A preliminary autopsy in the Dominican Republic has ruled out medical malpractice or physical abuse in the death of a three-year-old girl. - The girl died from pre-existing conditions, including mac…
Santo Domingo 2026: Dominican Republic to face Puerto Rico in basketball final
- The Dominican Republic basketball team defeated Mexico 78-65 to advance to the Central American and Caribbean Games final. - They will face Puerto Rico, who beat Belize 111-68 in their semifinal mat…
Tropical wave to bring heavy rains and intense heat to Dominican Republic
- A tropical wave combined with a trough will bring heavy rains, thunderstorms, and gusty winds across much of the Dominican Republic on Saturday. - Isolated showers are expected in the morning, with …
