DR1 Daily News - Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic has been selected as the winner of the international “Country CureAll 2026” award, a recognition granted jointly by the World Health Organization (WHO) and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital in the United States. The announcement, made on 12 April 2026, highlights the country’s significant progress in improving pediatric cancer care and survival rates.

The Country CureAll is an annual global competition that evaluates the collaborative efforts between national health ministries, WHO regional offices, and partner organizations. The Dominican Republic secured wins in two specific categories:• Alignment: For successfully integrating the pillars of the Global Initiative for Childhood Cancer into national health policy.• Impact: For achieving measurable improvements in patient care and access to treatment.

Context and goalsThe award is part...