The specialised Cuban medical brigade is made up of family physicians, epidemiologists, biostatisticians, healthcare technology engineers, biotechnology experts and other specialists.
More than 200 Cuban health professionals touched down in South Africa in the early hours of Monday morning, greeted by South African and Cuban politicians alike as the “army of the white gowns”.
Welcoming the brigade, International Relations and Cooperation Minister Naledi Pandor conveyed the government’s appreciation for the “solidarity and prompt response” to the request made by South Africa. “Cuba has once again proven the character of its nation through its act of international human solidarity.”
Cuban Ambassador Rodolfo Benítez Verson also welcomed his countrymen to the “beautiful land of Nelson Mandela” and expressed his pride in the brigade.
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