CUBA-WHO

Cuba has the dossier of the Abdala (CIGB-66) Covid-19 vaccine, with which millions of people have been immunized to date, ready to be presented to the World Health Organization (WHO) and begin the process of international recognition»

President Raul Castro met Margaret Chan, director-general of the World Health Organization (WHO), and Carissa Etienne, director of the Pan-American Health Organization (PAHO), both visiting the island.»

President Raul Castro opened in Havana the new Center for State Control of Drugs, Equipment and Medical Devices (CECMED), and the National Coordinating Center for Clinic Trials (CENCEC).»

During her stay in Havana, the WHO top executive will visit scientific centers, and will give a key-note lecture at the Ministry of Health.»

Chairing the 67th World Health Assembly is a high honor for Cuba and the acknowledgment of the results of the island’s public health system over the past 55 years of Revolution.»

Cuba will chair, for the first time, the World Health Assembly, the 67th edition of which will be held on May 19-24 in Geneva, announced an official of the Cuban Public Health Ministry (MINSAP).»

Cuba this year will preside over the 67th World Health Assembly, which is recognition of the achievements of its Revolution in the sphere of medical care and its role in the international arena, according to a senior health official.»