Holguin, Cuba - Young Cubans are paying tribute to Commander-in-Chief Fidel Castro on occasion of his birthday, with several activities in Biran, the village where he was born in August 13, 1926.

Havana - Cuban natural medicine Policonasol (PPG) to treat ischemic cerebrovascular diseases will be produced in Japan, where it will be available online from September, it was reported Friday.

Havana - Cuba’s Minister of Tourism, Manuel Marrero Cruz, says the island will mark this week the arrival of 3 million foreign tourists, despite the hostile measures adopted by the United State that have impacted the sector.

Santa Clara, Cuba - Cuba now has 11 Human Milk Banks (HMB), following the inauguration of one such facility in this city, on the occasion of World Breastfeeding Week.

Havana - Cuba will participate in the 50th Pacific Islands Forum to be held August 13-16 in the Republic of Tuvalu, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Minrex) announced Saturday.

Havana - An international event will be held in the Cuban capital from 12 to 23 August to assess most advanced approaches to combat the so-called emerging arboviruses, such as dengue, zika and chikungunya.