This May 25 marks the 57th anniversary of the creation of the Organization for African Unity, which has become the African Union. The Embassy of Cuba in Zimbabwe congratulates this date and highlights its special relevance because it marks the 40th anniversary of the Independence of Zimbabwe and the 40th anniversary of the establishment of Diplomatic Relations of both countries.
El 19 de mayo de 1895, el héroe nacional cubano "José Martí" cayó en combate. Ahora más que nunca, los cubanos tienen presente las ideas del maestro, porque su legado perdurará.
"Patria es la humanidad, es esa parte de la humanidad la que vemos más cercana, y en la que tuvimos que nacer". "Ayudar a los que lo necesitan no sólo es parte del deber, sino de la felicidad".
Officials from the Cuban Embassy in Zimbabwe gathered on this occasion to pay tribute to the Cuban white-coats heroes belonging to the "Henry Reeve" Medical Brigade, for their performance in the battle against the Covid-19 pandemic in Cuba and the world. Our doctors once again place high on the Cuban medical potential in the international arena, as well as the legacy of internationalism and solidarity that we inherit from our heroes and martyrs.
The International Contingent of Doctors Specialized in Disaster Situations and Serious Epidemics "Henry Reeve" was established on September 19, 2005 in Havana by the Historical Leader of the Cuban Revolution, Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro Ruz, with the aim of cooperating in immediately, with its specially trained personnel, in any country that suffers a catastrophe, hurricanes, floods or other natural phenomena, in addition to epidemics that constitute true natural and social disasters.
Officials of the Cuban Diplomatic Mission in Zimbabwe greet " International Workers Day" on May Day and send a message of support and recognition to the Cuban Government and people, and especially to the Minsap workers for their outstanding performance against Covid- 19 in Cuba and the world, as well as Minrex officials in Cuba and diplomatic representations abroad.
Zimbabwe understands the nature of sanctions imposed by the United States of America on Cuba because we share a common understanding of these. For 60 years, successive US administrations have maintained economic, financial and commercial blockade on Cuba. The current administration has intensified the sanctions to provoke desperation among the Cuban people and push for regime change in the Republic of Cuba.
However, the country has developed an active relationship with Africa and Latin America based on principles, solidarity and co-operation, particularly in health and education. Cuban doctors have helped many countries in Africa against the Ebola outbreak and now with Covid-19. After several requests by governments for help in dealing with the pandemic, Cuba prepared brigades and now they are found in Venezuela, Nicaragua, Italy, Jamaica, Granada, Andorra, Saint Christopher Islands, Haiti and other countries.
Cuba is always ready to respond to distress calls in places of the planet affected by disasters or epidemics. Members of the “Henry Reeve” brigades are doing immense work in the world health system, ensuring health rights of the people are upheld while raising the Cuban flag high. Since the beginning of April, 17 brigades of the international contingent of specialised medical personnel for disasters and serious epidemics with more than 500 Cuban professionals in the health sector, are helping to combat the coronavirus in other nations.