Havana, August 31 (RHC) -- The Cuban medical brigade in Ecuador is ready to assist the local population in the event of the eruption of the Cotopaxi and Tungurahua volcanoes, which have increased activity over the past few days.
Doctor Maria Isabel Martinez, head of an 800-member medical brigade in Ecuador, said that the doctors, nurses and technical personnel deployed in areas at risk will remain at their posts in the event of eruptions.
The two volcanoes, located only 100 kilometers from each other, have increased activity with ashes affecting nearby towns.
