Pretoria, April 25, 2020.- In response to the request made by the government of the Republic of South Africa, the government of Cuba has decided to support the great efforts that are currently made by South Africa in containing and arresting the spread of the coronavirus.
A specialized Cuban Medical Brigade will be arriving at O.R.Tambo International Airport on Sunday 26 April 2020 at 23:59 hrs, in a special flight of South African Airways.
The 217 Cuban Health professionals members of the Medical Brigade, which include Family Physicians, Epidemiologists, Biostatists, Healthcare Technology Engineers, Biotechnology experts, among other specialists, have being carefully selected so as to ensure great experience and knowledge in the planning, execution and management of clinical cases as well as the public health response.
They will be deployed in different provinces of the country, in accordance with the strategic plans elaborated by the Department of Health.
These times require cooperation and solidarity. If we act together, the propagation of the virus will be halted, in a faster and more cost-effective manner. At present time, Cuban Medical Brigades with more than 1 200 Health Professionals, are already deployed in 22 countries of different continents at their request, assisting in the fight against the coronavirus.
The people and government of Cuba deeply value the very special and deep friendship with the government and people of South Africa and consider a duty to extend solidarity and support to ours brothers and sisters of this beautiful nation in this time of need.
! Be safe. Be smart Together, we will beat the coronavirus!