Back in Ghana Cuban Health Workers
After enjoying a vacation in Cuba, the members of the Cuban Medical Brigade (BMC, according to the Spanish acronym) arrived in Ghana. They were received by Ambassador Pedro Luis Despaigne González, in the new International Flight Terminal of the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) of Accra.
This current BMC is working in Ghana since October 2016, and its members serve in five out of ten regions of the country (Northern, Upper East, Volta, Eastern and Greater Accra).
Minister for Special Development Initiatives receives the Ambassador of Cuba
Mrs. Mavis Hawa Koomson, Minister for Special Development Initiatives, and Member of Parliament for the Awutu Senya East constituency (Central region) received the Ambassador of Cuba to Ghana, Pedro Luis Despaigne González, at the headquarters of the Ministry.
The Minister, in her words of welcome to the Cuban Ambassador, highlighted the longstanding historical relationship between Cuba and Ghana, and recognized the positive impact on health indicators in Ghana of the presence of Cuban doctors, whose first group arrived in 1983.
Popular Ghanaian singer visits the Embassy of Cuba
The popular Ghanaian singer Amandzeba Nat Brew visited the Embassy of Cuba in Ghana. He was received by the First Secretary, Julio César Sánchez, and the Consular Officer, Eulalia Cárdenas San Martín.
The famous singer, who presented himself as an advocate of just causes, in July 2017 took part in the Mega Concert in solidarity with the people of Palestine, held at the National Theater of Accra.
Ambassador of Cuba participates in the inauguration of a new television initiative
The Ambassador of Cuba to Ghana, Pedro Luis Despaigne González, joined a panel of guests of honor in the launching of the Impact Africa Television Initiative. The activity was chaired by the Vice Minister of Employment and Labor Relations, Hon. Bright Wireko-Brobby, who pointed out the importance of educational television in the development tasks in Ghana and throughout the continent.
Cuban Ambassador pays tribute to the former UN Secretary General, Kofi Annan
The Ambassador of Cuba to Ghana, Mr. Pedro Luis Despaigne González, signed the condolence books opened by the government of Ghana and by the representation of the United Nations in Accra.
In both books, condolences were expressed on behalf of the Cuban people and government, both to the Ghanaian people, to the relatives of the prominent African diplomat, as well as to the staff of the world organization.
After the signing of both books, the Cuban ambassador was interviewed by the local press, as well as by the UN information system.