Cuba and St. Vincent and the Grenadines highlight advances in medical cooperation.
Kingstown, December 12, 2025 — The Ambassador of the Republic of Cuba to Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Carlos Ernesto Rodríguez Etcheverry, paid a courtesy visit this Friday to the new Minister of Health, Wellness and Energy, the Honourable Daniel Cummings, in a meeting that reaffirmed the mutual commitment to strengthening medical collaboration between the two nations.
During the meeting, held in a cordial and constructive atmosphere, both parties reviewed the status of ongoing healthcare cooperation programs, with emphasis on the work of the Cuban Medical Brigade, which has been present in the country for more than two decades. They highlighted the contributions of Cuban specialists in key areas such as primary care, surgery, internal medicine, diagnostic imaging and ophthalmology, as well as the positive impact of community health initiatives.
Minister Cummings expressed his gratitude for the valuable and sustained support that Cuba has provided to the Vincentian health system, underscoring that the presence of Cuban professionals has been decisive in improving public access to essential services.
