Cuba's Minister of Public Health, Dr. José Angel Portal Miranda, is participating in the 76th World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, in the context of the 75th anniversary of the World Health Organization (WHO).
Cuba includes One Health approach in its health plans
Cuba has managed to incorporate the One Health approach into its health strategy with the support of its state plans, programs, infrastructure and human resources, according to FAO representative in the Island.
“I am in Cuba because cancer affects everyone”, says Peruvian expert
U.S.-based Peruvian doctor Luis Enrique Malpica earned a big hand for his paper on indolent lymphomas, presented in this city to the 9th Cuban Congress Hematology 2023, attended by specialists from 16 nations.
Spanish expert acknowledges contributions of Congress Hematologia 2023
The constant exchange of knowledge in this Cuban Congress Hematologia 2023, attended by doctors from 16 countries, will provide us all with new work ideas, said Spanish doctor Mariana Bastos in an exclusive interview with the Cuban News Agency.
Havana hosts international colloquium on standardization and impact post Covid-19
An international colloquium on the application of standardization during the COVID-19 pandemic and afterwards, brings together today in Havana, in person and virtually, professionals from Brazil, Cuba and Chile.
9th Cuban Congress of Hematology kicks off today in Havana
With the presence of specialists from 16 countries, including Cuba, the 9th Cuban Congress of Hematology, Hematology 2023, opened today at the Convention Center in Havana until May 19.
Cuba announces innovative project for biodiversity and human health
The Cuban Environment Agency (AMA by its Spanish acronym) announced in Havana the promotion of a new project called Thalassia testudinum, one of the species that are part of the Cuban seagrasses.
Cuban westernmost province receives UNICEF donation
With the aim of supporting the services of the Maternal and Child Care Program, Pinar del Rio received today a donation made up of basic kits, medicines and medical supplies that can be spent.
AICA Laboratories resumes production of some medications in Cuba
AICA Laboratories, which belongs to the BioCubaFarma business group and is responsible for the supply of 190 medicines of the national basic drug list, resumed in recent months a group of high-demand products, such as dental analgesics, Thiopental and serums, widely used in public health institutions.
Italy recognizes Cuban support to Calabria's health system
The support of Cuban doctors to the health system of the region of Calabria, in Italy, was highlighted during a conference at the University La Sapienza, in that European country.
Doctors in eastern Cuba save 17-month-old baby
A medical team of a pediatric hospital in the province of Holguín saved the life of a 17-month-old baby who swallowed the spring of a clothespin and was having symptoms of respiratory distress and inflammation on arrival, which made surgery impossible at first.
Health Ministry Stresses Contribution of Youths to Cuba and the World
Cuban Health minister Jose Angel Portal Miranda thanked the young workers in the sector for their contribution to international missions and stressed their role in favoring the sustainability of the local health system.
Cuba to host International Scientific Convention
The 4th Convention and 3rd Expofair of the University of Las Tunas, to be held on May 16 to 19 in this eastern Cuban province, is intended to promote exchanges among professionals from several countries who will share their scientific and technical experiences with a view to development and social welfare based on the training of professionals and the impact of Cuban universities on the country’s current social processes.
Cuban experts discuss cancer research in the country
The main results of cancer research in Cuba were presented today in the province of Holguin(eastern Cuba), on the occasion of the workshop dedicated to this disease.
Prime Minister Attends Health Ministry’s Annual Report Meeting
Cuban Prime Minister attended Monday the annual report meeting of the Health Ministry which considered the sector’s performance in 2022, a year which brough important challenges, along with projections for this year.







