Science

2 March, 2023 US blockade affects Cuba’s clinical engineering

Havana, Cuba.- In Camagüey, one of Cuba’s provinces with the largest hospital infrastructure, the Center for Clinical Engineering and Electromedicine is currently seeking alternatives to overcome the negative effects of the United States blockade. Founded in 1987, the institution currently relies on the work of its 170 workers, who are affiliated with the National Association […]

27 February, 2023 Cuban health and scientific delegation arrives in Belarus

Havana, Cuba.- On Sunday, a Cuban medical and biotechnology delegation arrived in Minsk to participate in a business forum of producers and exporters, Ambassador Santiago Perez announced. In statements to Prensa Latina, he said that the Cuban delegation is headed by First Deputy Minister of Public Health Tania Cruz, and includes BioCubaFarma Vice President Eulogio […]

22 February, 2023 The Cuban biopharmaceutical sector exhibits its potential in Colombia

Bogota, Colombia.- The head of Biocubafarma’s Export Department, Ailén Díaz, presented on Tuesday to Colombian businessmen the Portfolio of Foreign Investment Projects with emphasis on the Biopharmaceutical sector in the Caribbean Island. The directive offered details of this Business Group, which produces medicines, equipment, and high-tech services for the improvement of human health, the generation […]

21 February, 2023 President Díaz-Canel sends greetings to Cuban doctors in Türkiye

Havana, Cuba.- President Miguel Díaz-Canel, sent greetings to the Cuban medical brigade that provides services to those affected by the earthquakes that hit the south of Türkiye. In that social network, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Bruno Rodríguez, highlighted the presence of Cuban doctors in that Eurasian country as a sign of solidarity in the […]

13 February, 2023 FEVEXPO platform to promote entrepreneurship in Cuba

Havana, Cuba.- Cuban businessmen now have at their disposal an online virtual platform created by local software producer DESOFT to allow them to hold virtual fairs. As a novelty, the FEVEXPO platform provides potential clients with the opportunity to organize their own exhibitions to promote products and services, exchange experiences and celebrate special events, Dany […]

1 February, 2023 International project rehabilitates Cuba’s south coast

Ciego de Avila, Cuba.- The Mi Costa (My Coast) international project, aimed at rehabilitating and protecting coastlines from the effects of climate change, involves Ciego de Avila’s south coast. The initiative will strengthen coastal resilience by improving the availability and quality of water, the healthcare and welfare of communities in areas highly vulnerable to the […]

6 January, 2023 Four Cuban projects nominated for the 2023 Information Awards

Havana, Cuba.- Four projects prepared by Cuban specialists make up the list of nominees for the 2023 Awards of the World Summit on the Information Society, organized by the ITU, the Ministry of Communications reported today. In this edition, Cuba, as a member country of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), is nominated in categories two, […]

5 January, 2023 Members of the U.S. solidarity brigade condemn restrictions to visit the Island

Havana, Cuba.- The 51st edition of the Venceremos solidarity brigade ratifies its purpose of eliminating the restrictions imposed by the U.S. blockade on the citizens of that nation to visit Cuba and get to know its reality. The United States says that we have freedom like no other country, but that is not true, because […]

21 December, 2022 U.S. agricultural sector interested in trade with Cuba

Washington, United States.- Despite the tightening of the economic, commercial and financial blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba, the U.S. agricultural sector keeps its interest in establishing and strengthening commercial relations with Cuba, as endorsed in a meeting by members of the Agricultural Coalition for Cuba, who defend the establishment of normal economic […]

30 November, 2022 Cuban President ratifies priority of energy issue

Havana, Cuba.- Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel ratified the priority given to the energy issues in his recently concluded international tour to African, Asian and European nations. Díaz-Canel attached to his message on this social network a link to the Presidency’s website, which published recent statements by the Minister of Energy and Mines, Vicente de la […]

14 November, 2022 Cuba calls for global effort to reduce emissions of polluting gases

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.- Cuba called here for a greater global effort to reduce polluting gas emissions, under the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, and the fulfillment of the financing promises of the rich nations. We strongly defend the efforts of developing countries to secure financial mechanisms required to face the losses and damages […]

10 November, 2022 2nd Forum on Internet Governance opens in Cuba

Havana, Cuba.- The 2nd Forum on Internet Governance opened on Wednesday in this capital, where delegates advocated for better use of available connectivity to increase efficiency, productivity, and the quality of services in Cuba. The event, sponsored by the Cuban Association of the United Nations, and the Union of Computer Scientists of Cuba, among other […]

1 November, 2022 Joe Biden keeps blockade unchanged, says Cuban ambassador

Mexico City, Mexico.- President Joe Biden has not changed the U.S. blockade policy against Cuba despite his electoral promises, according to Marcos Rodriguez, Cuban ambassador to Mexico. Rodriguez gave a press conference on Monday at the Cuban embassy on the occasion of his country´s report and draft resolution at the UN General Assembly (UNGA) for […]

31 October, 2022 Lebanese medicine students demand an end to the blockade against Cuba

Beirut, Lebanon.- The League of Palestinian Graduates of Cuban Universities and Institutes in Lebanon demanded the end of the blockade imposed by the United States on Cuba. The president of the League, Ali El-Khatib, issued a statement describing the blockade as inhuman, unjust and aggressive. “We as students and graduates have lived the reality of […]

26 October, 2022 Chamber of Commerce of Cuba to promote new business at Fihav 2022

Havana, Cuba.- The Cuban Chamber of Commerce (CCC) is getting ready to promote business in sectors such as information technology, the biopharmaceutical industry, and agriculture during the upcoming edition of the Havana International Fair (Fihav 2022). In statements to Prensa Latina, CCC President Antonio Carricarte highlighted the opportunities resulting from the presence at the event […]

20 October, 2022 Cuban high-performance Combiovent ventilator authorized for clinical use

Havana, Cuba.- The Center for State Control of Medicines, Equipment and Medical Devices (CECMED) authorized the clinical use of the high-performance ventilatory equipment Combiovent, the first of its kind to be manufactured in Cuba. The announcement was made during the 15th ‘Health for All’ Trade Fair taking place at Pabexpo in Havana by engineer Alejandro […]

20 October, 2022 Cuba participates in meeting of science authorities in Argentina

Havana, Cuba.- Cuba’s Minister of Science, Technology, and Environment, Elba Rosa Perez Montoya, participated the day before in the meeting of science authorities of the Community of Latin American and Caribbean States (CELAC) taking place in Argentina. Through her Twitter account, she reported that during her intervention in the event she presented an update on […]

19 October, 2022 Cuba bets on science-based management, Argentina stresses

Buenos Aires, Argentine.- Cuba is working today to implement a government management system based on science and innovation, said in the Argentine capital the minister of the sector of the Caribbean nation, Elba Rosa Perez. During a meeting with academics, researchers and scientists from this South American country, the minister assured that the island prioritizes […]

6 October, 2022 Recovery works in Cuba after hurricane described as a feat

Havana, Cuba.- The recovery of the power grid in Cuba after Hurricane Ian “can be considered a feat”, Secretary of Organization of the Central Committee of the Communist Party, Roberto Morales, said on Wednesday. He tweeted that in Artemisa and Pinar del Rio, the most hit territories, much more still has to be done. “They […]

19 September, 2022 Computerization in Cuba generates more services to the population

Havana, Cuba.- The Tax Payment Facilitation Office (OFA) today favors the execution of procedures virtually for the population, a fact that constitutes an achievement in the computerization process in Cuba. One of the officials responsible for the OFA, Eugenio Fernando Acosta, told Prensa Latina that there are already 50 services that even include electronic commerce. […]