Cuba contributes a lot worldwide in Orthopedics and Traumatology and despite the blockade imposed by successive U.S. governments for almost 60 years, there is international recognition of medicine and particularly in this branch, Dr. Sergio Quintero Hernandez, president of the Mexican Federation of Schools of Orthopedics and Traumatology, said in Havana.

Havana - Russian Prime Minister, Dimitri Medvedev will arrive in Cuba today for a 2-day official visit.

Miguel Diaz-Canel, President of the Councils of State and Ministers, ratified the high level of political exchanges between Cuba and Russia, after official talks with Dmitri Medvedev, Prime Minister of that Eurasian nation, country Cuban president announced to visit late this month.

Havana, Cuba - The international event Cardiovilla 2019, hosted by Cardiocenter Ernesto Guevara and the Villa Clara branch of the Cuban Society of Cardiology will be held from October 8-10 in this province, with the presence of some 300 delegates, including nationals and foreigners.

Havana - Cuba gradually recovers productive activities after facing a temporary shortage of fuel due to actions by the US blockade, Economy and Planning Minister Alejandro Gil said on his Twitter account.

United Nations - More than 40 countries condemned the United States blockade against Cuban and expressed their solidarity with the Caribbean island during the high-level segment of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.