CARICOM leaders also rejected unfounded U.S. accusations of labor exploitation of health workers. This week, China accused the United States of using its allegations of “forced labor” in Cuban medical missions as a pretext, referring to the restrictions imposed by Washington on foreign officials who collaborate with these programs. RELATED: Cuba’s Prime Minister Manuel Marrero […]

Throughout history, the Islamic world has played a crucial role in shaping medical science. From the medieval hospitals of Baghdad to the groundbreaking surgical tools of Al-Andalus, Islamic medicine not only preserved ancient knowledge but also expanded the frontiers of medical practice. In an era often overshadowed by the dominance of European narratives, it is […]

The advance of M23 rebels in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has exacerbated an already fragile healthcare system. The escalating conflict between the rebels and the Congolese armed forces has made it increasingly challenging for hospitals to care for wounds sustained in the fighting. A total of 34 healthcare facilities in North Kivu […]

The president also highlighted progress in the training of medical specialists in Mexico, noting that in 2011, only 6,000 people entered medical residency programs, a number that has significantly increased to 18,799 today. Related: Claudia Sheinbaum Announces High-Level Dialogue on Migration With the New U.S. Government Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced this Tuesday an initiative […]

Under bullets and countless difficulties such as fuel shortages and the high price of food, among other shortages, no brigades desisted from carrying out their humanist mission. On Thursday, the work of the members of the Cuban Medical Brigade in Haiti (BMC) was described as crucial, due to the results reflected in the improvement of […]

Health workers took part in a sit-in in Foggia, after three aggressive acts were reported over the past 10 days. On Monday, medical staff in the southern Italian region of Apulia staged a protest over increasing violence by patients’ relatives against doctors and nurses. RELATED: Observers From Southern Italy Certify the Reliability of the Venezuelan […]

“It is surprising the information released by the US spokesman who does not contribute anything new about our compatriots,” said the Cuban foreign minister.

On Wednesday, Junior doctors in Northern Ireland began a 24-hour full walkout over pay for the first time, resulting in thousands of medical appointments being canceled. RELATED:  Argentine Teachers Start National Strike The strike was called after 97.6 percent of junior doctors participating in a British Medical Association (BMA) ballot voted in favor of industrial […]