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Category Archives: Healthcare
China rejects US sanctions on Cuban medical cooperation
Beijing, Aug 22 (Prensa Latina) China reaffirmed its rejection of the sanctions imposed by the United States on Cuba’s international medical cooperation and called for an immediate end to the economic blockade Washington maintains on the island. Foreign Ministry Spokesperson … Continue reading
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Rubio Goes After Brazil + Africa over Cuban Missions
August 22, 2025 — Belly of the Beast The U.S. has imposed visa restrictions on government officials – and their families – from Africa, Brazil, Cuba and Grenada for their role in Cuba’s medical cooperation teams, which the U.S. deems “forced labor.” … Continue reading
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Why U.S. Youth Are Studying Medicine in Cuba
December 14, 2023 — Belly of the Beast Why are dozens of US students getting their medical degree in Cuba? What are they learning that they wouldn’t be in the US? We asked these questions and more to four US … Continue reading
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Another recognition was given to the Cuban Medical Brigade in Guatemala
Guatemala City, Aug 17 (Prensa Latina) The Cuban Medical Brigade today receives another recognition in its more than 26 years here, on behalf of the people of Guatemala, from the Coordinator of Solidarity with José Martí Island. In an event … Continue reading
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Humanitarian legacy of the More Doctors program defended in Brazil
Brasilia, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) The National Association of Cuban Residents in Brazil (Ancreb-José Martí (JM)) today condemned the recent actions and statements by the United States government against the Más Médicos program and the national authorities involved in its … Continue reading
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From the US, arguments against slander of Cuban medical missions
Washington, Aug 14 (Prensa Latina) While a small group of detractors in high-ranking U.S. officials slander Cuban internationalism, its organized contribution to the needs of humanity is an example for all, activist Cheryl LaBash said today. LaBash, co-president of the … Continue reading
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Cuban assistance in human resources recognized in Saint Kitts and Nevis
Basseterre, Aug 7 (Prensa Latina) Hollis Prentice, president of the Association of Cuban Graduates in Saint Kitts and Nevis, today highlighted the human impact of training in Cuba for the development of his country. Prentice’s statement came at the Cuban … Continue reading
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U.S. Medical Students Graduate in Cuba
July 31, 2025 — Belly of the Beast Ten U.S. students graduated last week from Cuba’s Latin America School of Medicine (ELAM). The school trains young doctors from medically underserved communities in Latin America and the Caribbean, Africa and the United States. … Continue reading
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Young people from the United States graduate from medicine in Cuba
Havana, July 28 (Prensa Latina) A group of young people from the United States graduated from the Latin American School of Medicine in Cuba (ELAM), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced today. A text published on the website cubaminrex.cu expresses … Continue reading
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Cuba Approves Landmark Bill Legalizing Gender Change
July 24, 2025 — Belly of the Beast In a major win for Cuba’s LGBTQ+’s community, the country’s parliament passed a new law granting people the right to legally change their gender. The Law of Civil Registration does not require … Continue reading
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