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Why are Caribbean leaders fighting Trump to keep Cuban doctors?

Cuban medical missions provide crucial support to several Caribbean healthcare systems, especially in times of crisis. By Farah Najjar – Aljazeera News Published On 15 Mar 2025 Caribbean leaders have hit back at a threat issued by the United States government … Continue reading

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Cuban President opens Cuba Salud 2025, a meeting for universal well-being

Havana, April 21 (Prensa Latina) President Miguel Díaz-Canel led the opening ceremony of the 5th International Convention Cuba Health 2025 here today, which will host 5,000 delegates from some 88 countries and focus on universal health coverage. At the opening, … Continue reading

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Díaz-Canel: Cuban doctors are the pride of the nation and many countries around the world

More than 600,000 Cuban doctors have provided services in 165 countries around the world since 1963. Currently, 24,000 Cuban doctors work in 56 countries. April 17 (teleSUR) In his recent podcast, Desde la Presidencia, Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez emphasized … Continue reading

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Cuban institutions receive awards for creativity and innovation

Havana, April 17 (Prensa Latina) The Center for Molecular Immunology (CIM) and the Information Technology and Advanced Telematic Services Company (Citmatel) received the 2024 “Creativity and Technological Innovation” awards from the Cuban Industrial Property Office (OCPI) today. In the invention … Continue reading

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Cuba dignifies the Latin American vision of the Honduran government

Tegucigalpa, April 8 (Prensa Latina) Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel today honored in this capital the firm stance of the government of Honduran President Xiomara Castro in favor of the unity and integration of Latin America and the Caribbean. Díaz-Canel, who … Continue reading

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Central Cuban province maintains maternal mortality at zero

Santa Clara, Cuba, April 7 (Prensa Latina) The central Cuban province of Villa Clara has maintained its maternal mortality rate at zero for three consecutive years, a success remembered today in this territory as part of the World Health Day … Continue reading

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April, a month to highlight Cuba’s commitment to children’s health

Havana, April 3 (Prensa Latina) An April for Pediatrics is the motto of a campaign that will take place this month in Cuba to highlight the importance of children’s health and the work of professionals in their care. Institutions, communities, … Continue reading

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Cuban doctors in Mexico: A fruitful and supportive effort

Mexico City, March 31 (Prensa Latina) Specialists from the Cuban medical brigade are helping to ensure coverage of essential health services in hospitals and other facilities in Mexico, without displacing local professionals. The presence of the island’s more than three … Continue reading

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Venezuela highlights the humanistic vocation of Cuban medical missions

Caracas, March 27 (Prensa Latina) Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil highlighted the humanistic vocation of Cuban healthcare personnel, in response to criticism from U.S. State Department Secretary Marco Rubio, it was reported here today. Only the “atrocious” envy and extreme … Continue reading

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Guyana highlights the value of Cuban medical cooperation

Georgetown, March 22 (Prensa Latina) Guyana’s President Irfaan Ali acknowledged today that the presence of Cuban health workers is an essential part of the Caribbean health system. Ali commented on a meeting last Friday between regional leaders to discuss the … Continue reading

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