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Mastercard, BHD and INCAE announce the EMPRO programme to build the digital skills and financial resilience of small businesses led by Dominican women

Mastercard, BHD and INCAE announce the EMPRO programme to build the digital skills and financial resilience of small businesses led by Dominican women

Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, 9 July 2024 –Mastercard, Banco BHD and INCAE Business School, through its Center for Inclusive and Sustainable Leadership (CELIS), announced a partnership to offer a new programme, Empresarias Progresando (EMPRO),…

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Metabolic liver disease: prevalence expected to rise due to increasing obesity and diabetes

Metabolic liver disease: prevalence expected to rise due to increasing obesity and diabetes

Santo Domingo: – Metabolic Liver Disease (MASLD) is a condition characterised by excessive fat in the liver, associated with several risk factors such as diabetes mellitus and obesity, explains Dr. José Luis Calleja, head…

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Huawei invites Dominican students to take part in the Seeds for the Future 2024 programme

Huawei invites Dominican students to take part in the Seeds for the Future 2024 programme

Santo Domingo, June 2024. Huawei announces the opening of registration for the 2024 edition of its flagship corporate social responsibility programme, “Seeds for the Future”, for the Latin American region. Every year, this programme…

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FDD honours entrepreneurs and strengthens its social commitment at its 57th Annual Meeting

FDD honours entrepreneurs and strengthens its social commitment at its 57th Annual Meeting

Santo Domingo, D.N The Fundación Dominicana de Desarrollo (FDD) successfully held its 57th Ordinary Annual Members’ Meeting, which featured awards for outstanding micro-entrepreneurs. The ceremony, led by María Virginia Elmúdesi, Chair of the FDD…

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Cleveland Clinic-led study links sugar substitute to higher risk of heart attack and stroke

Cleveland Clinic-led study links sugar substitute to higher risk of heart attack and stroke

 June 2024, Cleveland: Cleveland Clinic researchers found that higher amounts of the sugar alcohol xylitol are associated with a higher risk of cardiovascular events such as heart attacks and strokes.  The team, led by…

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Suspected digital fraud attempts in the Dominican Republic were highest in ‘gaming’ in 2023

Suspected digital fraud attempts in the Dominican Republic were highest in ‘gaming’ in 2023

Despite the increase in the rate of digital fraud attempts in ‘communities’ and ‘financial services’, reports fell in most other industries. Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Month, Day, 2024 – The rate of suspected digital…

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Heinz invites everyone to celebrate International Burger Day with a special touch

Heinz invites everyone to celebrate International Burger Day with a special touch

From 20 May to 30 June, people can buy the signature burgers of the restaurants selected by the brand. Dominican Republic, June 2024. Every 28 May is International Burger Day, celebrating one of the…

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Experts present comprehensive solutions for addressing oncological diseases

Experts present comprehensive solutions for addressing oncological diseases

Santo Domingo, June 2024.- Quality standards are essential for achieving an accurate diagnosis and practising precision medicine, said Dr. Angel Medina, deputy medical director of Molecular Pathology at Referencia Laboratorio Clínico. Speaking at MediTalk…

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