Cuban prime minister praises medical brigade returning from Italy

Havana, June 8 (RHC)-- Manuel Marrero Cruz, Prime Minister of the Republic of Cuba, expressed his appreciation for the brigade of Cuban doctors who are members of the Henry Reeve Internationalist Contingent.  They arrive this evening in Havana after fighting the COVID-19 pandemic in Lombardy, Italy.

On his official Twitter account, Marrero Cruz highlighted the work of the 52 Cuban professionals, who carried out a total of 5,526 medical consultations and saved 216 lives in that area of northern Italy, the epicenter of the pandemic in the European country.

"With pride and the satisfaction of a duty fulfilled, the first Cuban medical brigade of the "Henry Reeve" Contingent will arrive in our country, offering its support to the people of Italy, in the fight against #COVID19.  WELCOME TO THE HOMELAND #CubaForLife #CubaSalvaVidas", tweeted the Prime Minister.