President and Nobel Peace Laureate, J. Ramos-Horta, presented Certificates of Recognition to 66 doctors of the Cuban Medical Brigade who are concluding their two-year mission in Timor-Leste.

Dili, April 10, 2025
The ceremony was held at Galeria Memória Viva in Bairro Farol, Dili.
The award ceremony recognized the exceptional service of these healthcare professionals who have provided specialized medical care across all municipalities of Timor-Leste since 2023. Their contributions extend beyond direct patient care to include vital training of Timorese doctors, nurses, and technicians in various health establishments and at the Faculty of Medicine of the National University of Timor-Leste (UNTL).
President Ramos-Horta expressed the nation's profound gratitude: "Today, we recognize not just skilled medical professionals, but true friends of Timor-Leste who have demonstrated the highest ideals of international solidarity. These 66 doctors have strengthened our healthcare system, saved countless lives, and transferred invaluable knowledge to our medical professionals. Their dedication in serving our most remote communities represents the enduring friendship between Cuba and Timor-Leste.”
The ceremony marks another successful chapter in the ongoing healthcare cooperation agreement between the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste and Cuba, which has been instrumental in developing Timor-Leste's medical infrastructure and capabilities.
The event was attended by Minister of Health Ms. Élia A. A. dos Reis Amaral, Cuban Ambassador to Timor-Leste Ms. Grisel Alina Aldama Inniss, and senior management from the Guido Valadares National Hospital (HNGV). 
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