Cuba and Equatorial Guinea reassert willingness to strengthen ties

HAVANA, Cuba, Sep 28 (ACN) José Ángel Portal Miranda, Cuban Minister of Public Health, and Mitoha Ondoo Ayekaba, Minister of Health, Social Welfare and Health Infrastructure of Equatorial Guinea, reaffirmed their commitment to increase cooperation in the health sector for the benefit of both peoples.

According to a note of the Ministry of Public Health, Mr. Portal referred to health care as a bridge of solidarity and to medical cooperation as a clear-cut expression of a common stance.

He praised the existing ties in this field, marked by mutual respect, a humanist approach, and a commitment to the well-being of both peoples, and thanked Equatorial Guinea for supporting Cuba in the fight against the U.S. blockade and for its solidarity in international forums.

“That,” he stressed, “is an expression of respect for the sovereignty, dignity, and right to development of the Cuban people”.

On his end, Mr. Ayekaba highlighted Cuba’s legacy of struggle and solidarity and stated that the island is an inspiration to the world based on its humanist approach and its capacity to share, even in the face of challenges.

He pointed out that the Cuban medical brigade in Equatorial Guinea has made a significant contribution to his people’s quality of life.

The parties reasserted their commitment to increase cooperation, with an emphasis on training professionals through joint medical education programs, specialization courses, and institutional strengthening, and discussed potential opportunities for collaboration in medical education, primary health care, and the development of programs related to the treatment of non-communicable chronic diseases.