Cuban doctors' unwavering global humanitarianism

In 2014, a Spanish expert trained Cuban health specialists in handwashing in Sierra Leone amidst the Ebola epidemic. Facing an unknown and highly contagious disease, Cuban medical professionals, known for their solidarity, did not hesitate to serve humanity.

Despite isolation and news of loved ones lost, their bravery was rooted in serving other families, mirroring the care their colleagues provided back home. This spirit of service was evident again when the Henry Reeve contingent arrived in Lombardy, Italy, a COVID-19 hotspot, and has since deployed to over twenty countries worldwide.

These medical teams are not reckless or seeking accolades; their heroism is measured in lives saved. When earthquakes devastated Haiti in 2010 and Pakistan in 2005, Cuban doctors and nurses were among the first responders. They arrived in Venezuela (then Vargas) in 1999 following catastrophic landslides, offering aid and comfort.

This commitment to international medical collaboration, which began in Algeria, is seen as a tradition, an ethical principle, and a matter of faith. It embodies trust in unknown hands that will save you, the honesty of shared knowledge, and the certainty that has been cultivated over six decades. In essence, it reflects a profound humanism, leaving no room for fear of the unknown or the terrible aspects of death, whether from Ebola, COVID-19, landslides, or earthquakes.