The inspiring journey of Dr. Samuela Tanoa during his training in Cuba
Havana, June 2, 2026.- When you have the courage to dream big and pair it with hard work, life can take you further than you ever imagined. This is the premise that defines the rags-to-riches story of Dr. Samuela Tanoa, a 33-year-old soldier in the Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF), who has transformed his reality to become a first-year resident in the specialty of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology at the “Frank País” International Orthopedic Scientific Complex in Havana, Cuba.



