Brigada Médica
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From the Gambia, the Cuban Medical Brigade in defense of its Revolution
More than two decades have passed since the first Cuban doctors arrived in the Gambia to give rise to what would be the birth of the Cuban Medical Brigade (CMB) in this sister nation of West Africa. Many years have passed, and the good work done by our collaborators has been felt throughout the geography Continue reading
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Heroes of health in The Gambia. A story full of altruism and consecration
By Maria Ines Alvarez Garay (*) Banjul, June 21th. – Bansang, a distant region of the Gambian geography, has a small Cuban Medical Brigade (CMB) that faces the ravages of a very hot climate every day, and attends with responsibility and dedication to a large needy and grateful population, marking with love a history full Continue reading
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Modest response in the Gambia to the attacks against Cuban health collaborators
In the Annual Balance of the Fajikunda Hospital, located in the Gambian Combo, the health indicators and their results in 2021 were analyzed, with the participation of the regional director, the Community and officials from the Ministry of Health. With great pride, the Cuban Medical Brigade (CMB) in this West African nation received the news Continue reading
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Caravan in the Gambia for Health, Life and against the US blockade of Cuba
Banjul, May 7th. – A Caravan for Health, Life and in rejection of the US blockade of Cuba was carried out this Saturday in the Gambia by friends of this West African nation, and members of the Medical Brigade (CMB) of the Caribbean island. The solidarity action included a journey of about 40 kilometers, from Continue reading
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Cuban Medical Brigade in the Gambia in Virtual Marathon for May 1st
Banjul, Apr 29th.- The Cuban Medical Brigade (CMB) in the Gambia stars in a Marathon on social networks, in greeting to May 1st, in defense of the Revolution in their homeland, and against the cruel blockade imposed by the US on the Caribbean island for more than 60 years. Hundreds of texts, in addition to Continue reading
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Young Cubans in the Gambia, faithful to the precepts of their Revolution
By Maria Ines Alvarez Garay (*) On the 60th anniversary of the constitution of the UJC, young Cubans in the Republic of the Gambia honor this date by saving lives. With their modest efforts and high revolutionary consciousness they have reached the most remote corners of this African nation, bringing health, kindness and friendship to Continue reading
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The Gambia and Cuba, forever grateful
Banjul, March 29th. – The Gambia and Cuba, two countries twinned by solidarity and their historical roots, do not stop thanking each other when their respective nationals hold a meeting anywhere in this West African nation. This was revealed, as happens every day, in a visit made this Monday to the Kanifing Hospital, the second Continue reading
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Gambians and Cubans, a combination of love and kindness for health and life
By Maria Ines Alvarez Garay (*) The internationalist work of Cuban doctors in the Gambia and their joint and harmonious work with colleagues from this nation have achieved a perfect mix that reaps more successes every day in the triumphant battle to improve the health of our African brothers and sisters. The leader of the Continue reading
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Heartfelt farewells in the Gambia to Cuban Health Titans
Banjul, March 15th. – A group of members of the Cuban Medical Brigade (BMC) in the Gambia who are completing their solidarity mission here were fired in the last hours as true Titans of the health of the dean Caribbean archipelago. In an emotional act today, the doctors, graduates and technicians received recognition from the Continue reading
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In The Gambia assisting those in need is our passion, and saving lives a great satisfaction
By MSc. Maria Ines Alvarez Garay (*) Banjul, March 1st.- The Gambian people are grateful for every moment lived alongside the Cuban doctors because there are many sufferings relieved and lives saved for more than 25 years throughout this African nation. We are not tired, we continue to help these brothers with dedication and responsability, Continue reading
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Congratulations to Cuban teachers in the Gambia for the successful fulfillment of their mission
By Maria Ines Alvarez Garay (*) Banjul, Feb 24th. – The Cuban professors of the Gambian Medical Faculty analyzed the development of the educational teaching process and the results of the period that frames the months of September of last year to date. They currently have 78 medical students who will soon take their professional Continue reading
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Congratulations Gambia on the 57th anniversary of the Independence
Maria Ines Alvarez Garay (*) 57 years after the achievement of Gambia’s Independence, on February 18th, 1965, the Cuban Medical Brigade in the Gambia reaffirms the will of the Cuban government and people to make the legacy of the historical leader of the Revolution, Fidel Castro, a reality in his concept of Revolution, when he Continue reading
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Distinguished and congratulated Cuban health professionals in The Gambia
Banjul, Jan 16th.- A group of health professionals that concludes their mission in the Gambia was distinguished last friday by the leadership of the Cuban Medical Brigade (BMC) here, and entertained by the authorities of the Central Hospital of this capital. In a simple but emotional act, the doctors, graduates and technicians received diplomas from Continue reading
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Heirs of a victorious Revolution
By María Inés Álvarez Garay (*) […] “I know that when a people is united like this and has faith and has men who are not going to betray it, it is an invincible people; and that nothing and nobody will be able to defeat the Revolution”. Fidel Castro We have ended the year 2021 Continue reading
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The Medical Brigade in the Gambia with its people on the 63rd anniversary of the Cuban Revolution
The members of the Cuban Medical Brigade (BMC) in the Gambia will celebrate this January 1st the 63rd anniversary of the triumph of their Revolution, and the advent of a new year, as will their people, with hopes and joys, and willing to fight in order to advance and preserve its sovereignty and independence. 2021 Continue reading
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One more year of teaching challenges and victories in the Gambia
By Maria Inés Álvarez Garay (*) Humanity is going through difficult times, as a consequence of the Covid19 pandemic that has taken thousands of lives and has lacerated the economy of many countries, especially those of the so-called third world. Cuba, the largest of the Antilles, is an island that is fighting against a genocidal Continue reading
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A meeting with Fidel
By: María Inés Álvarez Garay (*) – On the occasion of the V anniversary of the physical disappearance of Fidel Castro The leader of the Cuban Revolution, Fidel Castro, left a deep mark not only on the people who saw him born and who he led to his definitive independence, but on many other lands Continue reading
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Cuban Medical Brigade in the Gambia refuses to subversive act of the US
With the triumph of the Cuban Revolution more than 60 years ago, a series of social, political and economic transformations began on the Caribbean island that are still continuing under the premise of a prosperous and sustainable Socialism, despite the aggressions and blockade imposed by successive White House regimes. Currently the world is affected by Continue reading
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We honor the Hero of Yaguajay on the occasion of his physical disappearance
By María Inés Álvarez Garay (*) Commander Camilo Cienfuegos was very loved for his humility, simplicity and frank smile. History highlights him as one of the most important leaders during the revolutionary process that led Cuba to its definitive independence in 1959. The man of a thousand battles contributed to the political education of the Continue reading
"An Island on a Continent" 