Dr Bastillo said the brigade would continue to bring its
experience to bear in the country by providing Ghanaians with medical
services and research into the health problems in the country.
He said more than 1.5 million Ghanaians benefited from the
services of the 22 medical brigade working in the remote areas of the
Upper East Region last year.
Dr Bastillo was speaking at the 12th joint scientific workshop
between Ghana and Cuba in Bolgatanga on the theme: “Health for whole,
innovative collaboration in the Upper East Region.”
He said since Ghana and Cuba started diplomatic relations 28
years ago, Cuban doctors had worked in 59 hospitals in the country.
The workshop brought together about 53 medical personnel and students.
Mr Lucio Dery, Head of Administration, Regional Health
Directorate of Ghana Health Service said the workshop was relevance
not only in improving medical care in the region but building the
capacity of the participants to improve their performance especially
clinical outreaches
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