CUBAN MEDICAL TEAM BEGIN SERVICE
Written by Fuze Team on August 12, 2020
The team of medical professionals from the Republic of Cuba have commenced their mission having tested negative for COVID-19.
The medical team of professionals who arrived in the Territory on Saturday, July 25 to assist with providing medical services was quarantined for 14 days as is the protocol for persons entering the Virgin Islands.
Premier and Minister of Finance, Andrew Fahie said that the team is now going through orientation and will join healthcare professionals at the BVI Health Services Authority to augment medical services and further strengthen the Territory’s resolve in the fight against COVID-19.”
This team of 22 medical professionals includes internist doctors, emergency response doctors, intensive care specialist and nurses and those trained in infectious diseases.
The Premier said that the Virgin Islands has a long history of referring persons with serious medical conditions overseas for treatment.
However, in the COVID-19 era, he said that is important to re-think the added risk to BVI patients as they travel abroad for treatment, to places where the spread of the disease is on the rise.
Premier Fahie said they have long been aware that Cuba is a centre for excellence in treating various diseases, and has been a partner to many countries in the region in the area of healthcare.
This is indeed a historic moment for the Territory as it also provides the opportunity for advanced medical training for the BVI Health Services team.
Hon. Andrew Fahie
