The Ministers of Health of the member nations of the Non-Aligned Movement issued a strong statement this Tuesday rejecting the dishonest and unjustified smear campaign being carried out by the United States government against Cuban international medical collaboration.
The ministers, meeting virtually as part of preparations for the 78th World Health Assembly, being held in Geneva, Switzerland, from May 19-27, expressed their deep appreciation for the Cuban health professionals who have served and continue to serve in various nations around the world.
In their statement, the Movement's member countries denounced that since 2019, and even more intensely now, a dishonest campaign has been unleashed to discredit Cuba's international medical cooperation, pressure the governments that receive it, and deprive people of essential health services.
They emphasized that no one with a basic sense of honesty can doubt that this is an attack on multilateralism, a political manipulation, and an extension of aggression and hostility against Cuba.
"Access to health care is a human right, and millions of people cannot be deprived of this inalienable right for political reasons," they said.
The approved text recalls that Cuban medical cooperation has enabled the provision of high-quality healthcare to millions of people around the world.
They emphasized the imperative to defend and recognize the valuable contributions of the thousands of Cuban health professionals who, at enormous sacrifice, continue to provide their cooperation.
"Neither the discrediting campaigns nor the devastating effects of the intensified economic, commercial, and financial blockade have been able to prevent Cuba from continuing to save lives and share its scarce resources with other nations in need. Cuban medical collaboration will continue to be a symbol of hope, selflessness, humanity, and solidarity," concludes the Declaration issued by the Ministers of Health of the 120 member countries of the Non-Aligned Movement