Wednesday, July 26, 2006

Bolivians Applaud Cuban Aid
Bolivian organizations in solidarity with Cuba have highlighted the assistance of Cuban doctors who offer free medical care to low-income citizens in that Latin American nation.
In a press communiqué to the journal El Diario, parents of Bolivian youngsters who have been granted full scholarships in Cuba expressed their gratitude for the island's help.
In the article, they note that the Cuban medical team working in Bolivia —made up by 1,719 doctors— has assisted more than 776,000 patients and saved 1,326 lives.
According to the Prensa Latina news agency, Bolivians also commended the donation from Cuba of medicines and high-tech equipment provided to 20 hospitals. They also praised the work of the island’s medical personnel serving in nine Bolivian provinces.
Seven ophthalmologic centers have been opened in Bolivia as part of “Operation Miracle,” an eye-surgery program promoted by Cuba and Venezuela. Thanks to this humanitarian initiative, over 10,900 Bolivians who suffered from curable eye diseases have recovered their sight.
The island's cooperation with Bolivia in the fields of healthcare and education stems from agreements signed by Bolivia's President Evo Morales, Cuba's Fidel Castro and Venezuela's Hugo Chavez in Havana this past April.

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