Cuban authorities recognize the work of the Cuban Medical Brigade in Türkiye.
The First Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Cuba and President of the Republic, Miguel Díaz-Canel, sent a greeting to the Cuban medical brigade that is providing services to the victims of the earthquakes that hit southern Turkey on February 6. From his Twitter account, Díaz-Canel wrote: "A big hug for our dear doctors. We are very proud of you, and from here we remain aware of everything you are doing in sister Türkiye. Cuba admires and loves you". Similarly, on the same social network.
Cuban Medical Brigade in Türkiye performs several surgical procedures.
The surgical team of the Cuban Medical Brigade deployed in the city of Kahramanmaraş (epicenter of the two earthquakes inTürkiye) has performed 13 major surgeries, including 4 pediatric surgeries.
Cuban doctors provide assistance in the town of Büyükyapalak Elbistan/Kahramanmaraş.
Our health professionals continue to support with medical assistance in Türkiye. In spite of the low temperatures and fighting against the cold and physical distances, but making clear the Marti's maxim that "Helping those in need is not only a part of duty, but also of happiness".
Cuban pediatrician has cared for more than 30 children in Türkiye
The pediatrician who is part of the Cuban Medical Brigade in Türkiye, Dr. Alemy Paret Rodríguez, has already treated more than 30 children in the province of Kahramanmaras, a city located in the epicenter of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that shook this country.
Cuban doctors provide assistance to those affected by the earthquake.
Since their arrival in Türkiye, members of the Cuban Medical Brigade have been assisting the Turkish people in the early hours of the morning and left for two camps with survivors of the earthquake, located in towns in the province of Kahramanmarash (epicenter of the first earthquake): Afşin and Elbistan.