Pretoria, February 2nd, 2021.- The president of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, highlighted on Tuesday the selfless and unwavering help of the government and the people of Cuba to his country, by proposing the Nobel for his medical brigade.
When addressing the nation in a televised address on the adjustment of measures to prevent and combat COVID-19, the South African president made a section especially dedicated to the Cuban contribution in this area.
True to his history, the president recalled in his speech, that small island nation has demonstrated its solidarity with the most affected countries, and has sent more than 3,700 Cubans around the world to help in the fight against the COVID-19.
In recognition of that effort, Ramaphosa revealed, the South African Cabinet agreed to draft a proposal from the Henry Reeve International Contingent of Physicians Specializing in Severe Disaster and Epidemic Situations for the 2021 Nobel Peace Prize.
Only in Africa, he highlighted when arguing the proposal, until the end of November 2020 the Cuban Medical Brigade had treated more than 38,000 people.
Currently, groups of Cuban Health personnel are still active in many countries, including here in South Africa, highlighted the President, referring to the contingent of the Henry Reeve Brigade of just over 200 members that since last month of April is on the front lines of the pandemic in South Africa.
Consequently, Ramaphosa emphasized, we extend our sincere gratitude to the people of Cuba for this great demonstration of solidarity and humanity.