In the immediate aftermath of the recent devastating earthquakes in Türkiye and Syria, Cuba dispatched medical teams to the affected areas to provide care to victims.»
Cuba launches new version of software for public health services
In order to improve the quality of public health, the Medical Biophysics Center in Santiago de Cuba (eastern region)is planning a new version of Imagis 2.0, software created 25 years ago to access Imaging services from any area of the clinics.»
Cuba develops new hip prosthesis
Cuba presented a homegrown hip prosthesis to meet the domestic demand, especially among the elderly, a demographic segment that represents a little more than 20 percent of the population.»
Cuban organizations call contests to support elections
Several Cuban organizations are supporting the campaign for general elections on March 26, with a call to participate in several contests under the motto: Better is Possible.»
Cuba maintains its commitment to peace in Latin America and the Caribbean
Cuba commemorated the 56th anniversary of the Treaty of Tlatelolco with the commitment to maintain its defense of Latin America and the Caribbean as a Zone of Peace.»
Explosion reported at hotel in Cuba, no major damage
An explosion that occurred on Monday at the Caribbean hotel in Havana would have caused injuries to one person and the evacuation of guests, according to reports from social media»
Henry Reeve Contingent collaborators arrive in Turkey
Cuban collaborators of the Henry Reeve International Contingent of Doctors Specialized in Situations of Disasters and Serious Epidemics arrived today in Turkey to contribute to saving lives and helping in the recovery of the victims of the devastating earthquake that affected the population of that country and Syria.»
Cuban Abdala vaccine is safe, effective, and thermostable
Cuba’s Center for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology (CIGB) ratified Thursday that the anti-Covid-19 vaccine 'Abdala', developed by the institution, proved to be stable, effective, and functional after being stored for 15 days at 37 degrees Celsius»
Havana International Book Fair opens
The 31st edition of the Havana International Book Fair opened on Friday with cultural events led by Colombia, the guest of honor this year»
Cuba takes measures for strict control of bird flu
The National Center for Animal Health (Cenasa) and Cuban health authorities took preventive measures on Friday to keep the bird flu event detected at Havana's Zoo under strict control»