Belize City, May 18, 2024.- Dedicated to honoring the 129th anniversary of the fall in combat of the National Hero José Martí, the Cuban medical brigade in this sister Central American country celebrated its national scientific day.
At the scientific conclave, 14 works were presented in different modalities, linked to the main pathologies that occur in the public health services provided to the Belizean people.
He highlighted the high scientific level, the quality of the exhibitions and the novelty of the topics, as well as the development of joint work between the Cuban, Belizean and resident Cuban white-coated heroes, who daily provide quality health care and high professionalism.
Dr. Eduardo Pedroso Filiberto, a prominent Cuban cardiologist living in Belize, was remembered, who died last year 2023 and always had an active participation in these scientific events, which was characterized by a deep love for his homeland.
Three mentions and three first places were awarded, who received diplomas of recognition and material incentives.
The Cuban ambassador, María Caridad Balaguer Labrada, in her concluding words, congratulated the winners, recognized the support provided by regional health institutions and expressed her satisfaction with the presentation of joint work between Cubans and Belizeans.
Present were Consul Gustavo Aguinaga Linares, Dr. Perlita Aldana, president of the Belize Medical and Dental Association, Dr. María del Carmen Lozada Concepción, national coordinator of the BMC, Belizean regional health authorities, Cuban collaborators, staff Belizean and Cuban resident health professionals.
Once again, the dreams of Latin American and Caribbean unity and integration of the most universal of Cuban politicians became a reality among brother peoples.(EmbacubaBelize).