The Cuban Minister thanked the director of PAHO, Jarbas Barbosa da Silva, and the members of the Board of Directors of this organization the award given to the Cuban National Health System.

Portal attends the 60th session of the Direction Council of PAHO and the 75th session of the Regional Committee of the World Health Organization (WHO) for the Americas.

The meeting of Health Ministers and authorities from the countries of the region takes place in Washington DC until the 29th, to debate and analyze policies, and set priorities for technical cooperation and collaboration.

Portal noted the award constitutes a recognition of Espinosa’s career and the leadership in management of Health services in Cuba, as well as the impact of its scientific publications in the Americas.

He pointed out that the Cuban doctor is an excellent health professional, whose work transcends national borders, with his effort and dedication to strengthening the National Health Systems in the area being significant, from medical practice, research and teaching. ef/ro/abm