Cuba and Aotearoa New Zealand have some similarities as small island nations (in different hemispheres) and with small populations (over 11,000 and 5,000 respectively).
On the other hand, geographically they are far apart and with different political, economic and cultural histories.
The dynamic of the Cuban Revolution (including its earlier revolutionary movements) is central to these differing histories along with different colonial experiences.
Wellington, April 17, 2024.- The Cuban Ambassador to New Zealand, Luis Ernesto Morejón Rodríguez, met with Ian Powell, who is a former Director of the Association of Salaried Doctors, and a well-known commentator on health, labor market, and political issues across various media outlets.
During the meeting, they discussed the Cuban health system and the biotechnological advances that Cuba has achieved over the years. The Ambassador emphasized Cuba's achievements and its commitment to providing free, quality health care to all its citizens.