In statements to Prensa Latina during the 1st South American Congress of ELAM Graduates being held in this capital, Candia maintained that this meeting will mark a turning point in establishing research and development networks in public health.

The doctor stated, “I believe we have a historical responsibility, and that historical responsibility lies in the fact that this is the year of Fidel Castro’s 100th birthday, just as the centennial generation of Jose Marti was, we will be the centennial generation of Fidel.”

Graduated in 2012, Candia emphasized that one of the Cuban academic project’s leading strengths is its capacity to train professionals with a humanistic vocation and solid technical preparation.

Regarding the scientific impact, she asserted that this event could progress toward an international platform for cooperation among ELAM’s faculty, researchers, and graduates.

Taking place at the Simon Bolivar Andean Universidad in Quito, the Congress kicked off on Wednesday with the participation of ELAM graduates from Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay, and other nations, and will continue until November 28.

Founded by Fidel Castro on November 15, 1999, the ELAM has graduated 31,676 doctors from five continents.

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