Nimotuzumab, a medicine developed by Cuba's Center for Molecular Immunology (CIM), was approved in China for the treatment of pancreatic cancer, after a phase III clinical study.
Cuba designs new child rehabilitation device
The design of a new three-step ramp to treat children with various disabilities stands as a major contribution of the science and technological innovation in the Octavio de la Concepcion y de la Pedraja Pediatric Hospital of the province of Holguin.
Cuba Willing to Expand Health Relations with Türkiye
Cuban Health Minister Jose Angel Portal Miranda ratified in Türkiye his country’s willingness to share expertise and values characterizing the island’s health professionals.
The Washington Post: Next pandemic, let Cuba vaccinate the world
The Washington Post published an article on Friday titled “Next pandemic, let Cuba vaccinate the world,” which acknowledges Cuba’s achievements in fighting COVID-19 with its homegrown vaccines, while questioning the US sanctions hindering the development of Cuban sciences.
Cuba hosts international meeting on simulation in healthcare
The University of Medical Sciences of the province of Cienfuegos will hold the 1st International Conference on Simulation for Teaching in Healthcare together with the University of Almeria, Spain.
German Solidarity Group Sends Donation to Cuban Hospital
The “Cuba Si” German solidarity-with-Cuba group donated medical items to the Agostinho Neto hospital in this easternmost Cuban province.
Cuba and Japan exchange information on research collaboration
Executives of the Cuban Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (CIGB by its Spanish acronym) and the National Institute of Infectious Diseases of Japan held a meeting in the Asian nation, where they agreed to advance in research collaboration.
Minister of Health meets with supporters in Spain
Cuban Minister of Public Health José Angel Portal Miranda met with Cuba solidarity group members in Madrid, Spain, during his return trip from Geneva, Switzerland, where he attended the 76th World Health Assembly, held in Geneva, Switzerland.
Cuba and San Marino Sign MOU on Healthcare
The Republics of Cuba and San Marino signed on Friday a Memo of Understanding in the health sector.
PAHO Says Cuba Pharmaceutical Potential can be of Regional Benefit
The director of the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO) Jarbas Barbosa—also World Health Organization’s (WHO) regional director for the Americas—stressed the importance to use Cuba’s pharmaceutical capacities to the benefit of the Latin American and Caribbean region.
Cuban Medical Cooperation Keeps Spreading around the World
Havana, May 24 (ACN) Cuban Health Minister Jose Angel Portal Miranda met with his counterparts from Iran, Malawi and Qatar to expand bilateral relations in the area of healthcare.
Cuba and Malawi to begin collaboration in the field of health
José Ángel Portal and Khumbize Kandodo Chiponda, Ministers of Health of Cuba and Malawi, respectively, met today in Geneva, Switzerland, to discuss the beginning of medical cooperation between the two countries.
Cuba fulfills tight schedule in World Health Assembly
Cuban Minister of Public Health José Ángel Portal Miranda is fulfilling a tight work agenda in the 76th World Health Assembly held in Geneva, Switzerland.
Italy and Cuba Sign Medical Cooperation MOU
Cuban Health Minister Jose Angel Portal and his Italian counterpart Orazio Schillaci penned a Memo of Understanding on Tuesday on bilateral cooperation in healthcare and medical sciences to further strengthen links between the two ministries.
Cuba and St. Kitts and Nevis to strengthen healthcare cooperation
Jose Angel Portal Miranda, Minister of Public Health, reiterated today Cuba's willingness to strengthen and diversify cooperation links in health matters with St. Kitts and Nevis.