Cuban Medical Brigade in Guatemala receives another recognition

The Cuban Medical Brigade received another recognition on Sunday in its more than 26 years of service in this nation, on behalf of the people of Guatemala, from the Coordinating Committee of Solidarity with the island of Jose Marti.

In an event honoring Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro’s 99th birthday, the Guatemalan organization described the Cuban professionals in white coats as a living symbol of internationalism, commitment, and humanity.

The group added that since the medical contingent arrived in this nation in 1998 amid the emergency caused by Hurricane Mitch, their doctors have been in the most distant places of our land, bringing health, hope, and dignity to those who need it most.

It underscored that their doctors, nurses, and technicians have worked tirelessly for more than two decades in rural and indigenous communities, facing adverse conditions with courage and dedication.

The Coordinating Committee noted that they have saved lives, restored vision to thousands through the Operacion Milagro eye program, and have been pillars in the fight against epidemics and health emergencies.

It emphasized that their presence in the country’s many departments, their dedication to hospitals, healthcare centers, and remote villages, is a testament to a cooperation that goes beyond borders.