What is it about?
When the Ebola epidemic struck in West Africa, the global health world was slow to respond. But, consistent with their commitment to providing needed health care services to other resource-poor setting, the Cuban medical team was among the earliest and largest to provide aid.
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Why is it important?
As epidemics of both known and emerging diseases continue to arise unpredictably, skilled health care resources need to be available on short notice. The Cuban medical cooperation teams is one source with both the commitment and expertise to provide that assistance.
Perspectives
It is not well known that Cuban medical teams are involved in over 50 nations around the world, providing direct services to countries in great need of assistance. The Cuban teams work in solidarity with local health systems, contributing immensely to strengthening local capacity to provide the needed services.
Dr. Mary Anne Mercer
University of Washington
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This page is a summary of: The Cuban Response to the Ebola Epidemic in West Africa: Lessons in Solidarity, International Journal of Health Services, December 2016, SAGE Publications,
DOI: 10.1177/0020731416681892.
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