The Washington Post Extols Cuban Help to Fight Ebola in Africa

Eldonita de Ivan Martínez
2014-10-06 12:45:43

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Washington, Oct 6, (RHC), -- An article published by The Washington Post highlights the significance of Cuba's medical assistance to African countries hit by the Ebola virus, upon the arrival of 165 Cuban professionals in Freetown, Sierra Leone.

Titled "In the Medical Response to Ebola, Cuba is Punching Far Above its Weight," the article refers to Cuba's medical collaboration in West Africa at the request of the World Health Organization.

A text written by Adam Taylor and published Saturday, extols the response of the tiny Caribbean island of only 11 million inhabitants in the face of the catastrophic Ebola outbreak, accusing the international community of "dragging its feet" to provide a prompt and effective response to the spreading disease.

The Washington Post says that despite being a poor nation, with a GDP that is a sixth of that in the UK, gave a rapid, far more robust response than many countries far wealthier did.

The article also referred to Cuba's universal health care system, taking into account WHO assessments, recognizing the extraordinary medical achievements that are close or equal to those attained in developed countries, like a reduction of infant mortality and a high life expectancy.

It also praised the systems of professional training of docs and health technicians in Cuba, as well as the assistance given in training hundreds of thousands of doctors and specialists from poor countries.



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  • David Wade, Ph.D.'s gravatar
    David Wade, Ph.D.
    06/10/2014 07:06 pm

    Bravo to the Washington Post for recognizing Cuba's contribution to world health! Those brave Cuban healthcare workers deserve all the recognition and support they get. I hope they all remain safe and healthy throughout this ordeal, and also upon their return to Cuba.

  • stephen gent's gravatar
    stephen gent
    07/10/2014 04:02 am

    well done Cuba and well done Washington Post for printing the story.Its about time the world recognises that Cuba tries to help others in need.


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