"Thank you for trusting Cuban scientists," was the feeling of the women and men of science who this Tuesday celebrated the tenth anniversary of the founding of the Group of Biotechnological and Pharmaceutical Industries of Cuba, BioCubaFarma and the three decades of the creation of the Scientific Pole.
The commemoration act, attended by the President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez, constituted a space to explore from the missions and contributions of each research center, the contributions and challenges of science in the Caribbean nation.
The most important result of BioCubaFarma in these 10 years has been the design and production of its own vaccines against covid-19, it was revealed in the meeting.
These immunogens have demonstrated their quality, safety and efficacy in Cuba and the world and were decisive in saving the lives of millions of Cuban men and women.
Also present were Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz, members of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Party, deputy prime ministers, ministers and directors of political and social organizations, founders of the scientific pole and workers of the business group, among others.
In confronting the pandemic, 85% of the drugs used in the disease clinical management protocol were developed and produced by Cuban biotechnology; among which vaccines stand out, stood out in the meeting.
This success was sustained by the accumulated experience in the development and production of drugs and immunogens, counting on highly qualified personnel and an infrastructure created for this purpose.
This state business system that manages 100% Cuban state capital, prioritizes the connection of research with the main health problems of the population and is committed to the closed cycle of development, they highlighted in the recount of the main milestones of the organization.
The integration and conception of the closed cycle has made it possible to obtain results with an impact on the social, economic and human aspects, guaranteeing the connection of scientific research with the development of Cuban society and its ability to transfer technology to other countries.
At the end of the event, the Cuban president thanked the Cuban scientists and praised the emotional show that the children's theater company La Comenita prepared for the "life savers."
“In 2022 there has been a lot to thank them with the research in the laboratories and the results of the vaccines, with what they have contributed to the neighborhoods of Havana and for what they have contributed to recovering from the damage caused by the cyclone in the west. . All my respect and affection. Many congratulations and always until victory”, said the president.