Havana, April 28 (Prensa Latina) Scientists, physicians, nurses, technical personnel and other health specialists will have the possibility to exchange their views and experiences with international colleagues at Cuba-Health 2018 International Convention, the organizers announced today.
The Organizing Committee stated that this convention, under the motto: ‘Universal Health for Sustainable Development,’ and to be held from April 16-20, 2018, will be attendeed by a large number of experts from 30 nations. In a press conference, Ileana Morales, Cuba-Health 2018 executive secretary, said this event was an excellent opportunity to debate among professionals worldwide.
The scientific committee president, Pastor Castell, said the motto of the event had a great importance.
Universal health is what has always characterized a system that guarantees health access to everybody. When we talk about universal health, it means medical care to everyone and not only related to the healing process, but also to prevention, she stressed. This mega event, to be held at the Havana International Conference Center, will give participants the chance of tackling down on a number of issues, including equitable access to health services, international development cooperation, advances and challenges for disease prevention and control, among others.