The solidarity of these men and women was immediate; as soon as the tremors struck, they went out into the communities to offer not only their expertise but also their compassion to those most in need during these dark hours of grief and loss.

Amidst this situation, Havana’s ambassador to Caracas, Jorge Mayo, and the head of the Medical Mission, Dr. Yusleivis Martinez, visited health centers where their compatriots provide services to the population in the devastated state of La Guaira.

Speaking to accredited Cuban press, Martínez noted that once the magnitude of the disaster became known, they set about contacting the 24 state coordinators to ensure everyone was in “optimal health.”

He pointed out that the aid workers immediately asked to join in health and patient-care operations.

The Cuban physician noted that, in this manner, aid workers from La Guaira and across all Venezuelan states affected by the earthquakes began joining the relief efforts.

The Cuban Medical Mission in Venezuela reaffirms its commitment to the health and well-being of the Venezuelan people amidst the difficult situation facing that sister nation, stated Health Minister Jose Angel Portal Miranda.

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