The deployment in Cuba of WHO’s One Health initiative includes a surveillance strategy based on the risk of an avian influenza emergency, which is essential for the prevention and early detection of this threat to animal and human health, said Doctor in Agricultural Sciences Nivían Montes de Oca Martínez, director-general of the National Center for Agricultural Health.
Havana Medical School Dedicates 2022 Graduation to Fidel Castro
The 2022 graduation of the Havana Medical University was dedicated to the historic leader of the Cuban Revolution Fidel Castro.
Immunization with Cuban vaccine began in Mexico City
The anti-COVID-19 vaccination day with the Cuban vaccine Abdala began this week in the 230 health centers of Mexico City, according to the Ministry of Health of the city, which today described the immunogen as safe and effective.
Japan and UNICEF project gives donation to Cuba
The project "Strengthening the capacity of the National Health System for the COVID-19 crisis" delivered today a donation of medical supplies to the Lidia and Clodomira polyclinic, in the Regla municipality of Havana.
Cuba prioritizes health collaboration with Caribbean countries
Cuba's health collaboration with Caribbean countries is a top priority for the country, said Cuban health minister Jose Angel Portal Miranda.
Cuban academia pays tribute to Finlay
The Cuban Academy of Sciences will remember and praise today the work of the most illustrious Cuban scientist: Carlos J. Finlay, with the traditional Oration held by the institution since 1933.
Cuba and Cambodia boost medical cooperation
The willingness of the Cuban Government to strengthen medical collaboration with the Kingdom of Cambodia was ratified by meeting between José Angel Portal Miranda, Cuban Minister of Public Health, and Or Vandine, Secretary of State of the Cambodian Ministry of Health.
Annual Health Prize awarded to research on vaccination
The research "Vaccination against COVID-19 in Cuba: a successful experience of innovative strategy in health" received the Annual Health Grand Prize, the highest award granted by the Ministry of Public Health (Minsap) to the most relevant scientific results in the field.
ALBA-TCP recognizes Cuban health collaborators
Josee Angel Portal Miranda, Cuban health minister, highlighted the recognition of the medical collaborators from Cuba, by representatives of Latin American and Caribbean countries, during the extraordinary session of the Parliament that commemorated the 18th anniversary of ALBA-TCP.
Cuba to continue prioritizing life, Cuban health minister assures
Cuba, as it has demonstrated for more than six decades, will always continue prioritizing life, said Cuban minister of public health Jose Angel Portal Miranda today, following the approval by Parliament on Monday of the State Budget Law 2023.
Cuba reiterates its commitment to quality medical care
Cuban public health minister Jose Angel Portal Miranda reiterated today his country's commitment to continue working to ensure affordable and quality health care to all people equally.
Public Health bill submitted to the Parliament
The Public Health bill was presented to the Cuban Parliament during a joint session of the Health and Sports and the Constitutional and Legal Affairs commissions, prior to the 10th Ordinary Session of the 9th Legislature of the National Assembly of People's Power (ANPP).
Belarus Business Forum Grant Top Prize to Cuban COVID-19 Vaccines
The Cuban COVID-19 vaccines known as Soberana 02 and Soberana Plus were granted the Grand Prize of the Belarus’ International Business Forum “Leader of the Year”, according to the Finlay Vaccine Institute.
Cuban Tropical Medicine Institute Marks 85 Anniversary
Cuban Health Minister Jose Angel Portal Miranda congratulated the workers of the Havana-based Pedro Kouri Tropical Medicine Institute (IPK) on the 85th anniversary of their institution.
Prime Minister urges to step up disease control
Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz called today to increase surveillance and demanded strict observance of Cuban health protocols to avoid fresh outbreaks of disease now that the end-of-year festivities are drawing near.