Bure to Mogilny Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Have to say this is intense and scary now but glad cuba responds when US asks for helps in the war on ebola now. Some one put it on facebook and i have to say was suprised that cuba actualy did something so thought to share here Believe It Or Not, Cuba Is Providing The Most Aid For Ebola Of Any CountryThe US has sent hundreds of military personnel to combat the Ebola virus, but when it comes to actual healthcare workers, its Cuba that has delivered the most help. Over 160 Cuban doctors and nurses touched down in Sierra Leone last Thursday, the Washington Post reports, the largest medical team from a single country to arrive in West Africa since the outbreak began last March. An additional 296 Cuban healthcare workers will be sent to Liberia and Guinea after undergoing training to become more familiar with the virus, which has killed at least 3,300 people. CNN takes you inside the training process with this video, featuring a brave group of volunteers who appear almost completely unfazed by the dangers of their mission. H/T: Washington Post http://elitedaily.com/news/world/cuba-provides-ebola-aid-video/792353/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Lol. Cuba isn't doing this because the USA asked for help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Why would you be surprised? Cuba has always been a large humanitarian (among other things) aide to Africa and other 3rd world countries. They aren't isolationist. They're forced to be against their will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Vanderhoek Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Have to agree with theminister. Cuba is not the Cuba portrayed in the American media. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bure to Mogilny Posted October 11, 2014 Author Share Posted October 11, 2014 Why would you be surprised? Cuba has always been a large humanitarian (among other things) aide to Africa and other 3rd world countries. They aren't isolationist. They're forced to be against their will. I dont mean to sound ignorant but what have they done for good before this cause ive never heard of it? And im not just been rude i really dont know more then there atacks and killings to south africa and a nother coutry down there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Have to agree with theminister. Cuba is not the Cuba portrayed in the American media. Woah, woah, woah, don't tell this guy that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theminister Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 I dont mean to sound ignorant but what have they done for good before this cause ive never heard of it? And im not just been rude i really dont know more then there atacks and killings to south africa and a nother coutry down there Then start by educating yourself. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_relations_of_Cuba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bure to Mogilny Posted October 11, 2014 Author Share Posted October 11, 2014 Then start by educating yourself. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Foreign_relations_of_Cuba Thanks will read later Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gross-Misconduct Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 I pronounce Cuba Koo-ba Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummer4now Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Cuba is of those countries that may help aboard more than others, but what has it done lately for its citizens? Aside from the revolution, are Cubans living a better life? The government controls everything from who may leave or enter the country all the way to the extremely low salaries... Lets not deviate from the fact it is a Socialist Dictatorship disguised as a humanitarian group... Even if there are elections as they claim to be a Socialist democracy the Castro family are in charge. I am sure China could do the exact same thing if it changed its foreign policy, but would they be seen as any better? IMO another revolution needs to take place in Cuba.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NightHawkSniper Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Have to agree with theminister. Cuba is not the Cuba portrayed in the American media. Maybe Cuba just wants to rid that rumor by being more involved in general? Pretty effective manipulation right there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzle Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Cuba is of those countries that may help aboard more than others, but what has it done lately for its citizens? Aside from the revolution, are Cubans living a better life? The government controls everything from who may leave or enter the country all the way to the extremely low salaries... Lets not deviate from the fact it is a Socialist Dictatorship disguised as a humanitarian group... Even if there are elections as they claim to be a Socialist democracy the Castro family are in charge. I am sure China could do the exact same thing if it changed its foreign policy, but would they be seen as any better? IMO another revolution needs to take place in Cuba.. Really? How about North Korea? Or China, for that matter? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummer4now Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Really? How about North Korea? Or China, for that matter? I only used China as an example because they have similar political systems. Obviously change needs to be taken in NK and China before Cuba, but what I was trying explain is lets not get brainwashed be some PR move by Cuba... I don't doubt they have good intentions for this move, but something seems odd considering how poor and backwards Cuba is. IMO some of those personnel should first be used on the local population before expanding to others locations. I am surprised that other countries haven't stepped up to provide aid and assistance... Do they think they're immune or something? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bure to Mogilny Posted October 11, 2014 Author Share Posted October 11, 2014 Cuba is of those countries that may help aboard more than others, but what has it done lately for its citizens? Aside from the revolution, are Cubans living a better life? The government controls everything from who may leave or enter the country all the way to the extremely low salaries... Lets not deviate from the fact it is a Socialist Dictatorship disguised as a humanitarian group... Even if there are elections as they claim to be a Socialist democracy the Castro family are in charge. I am sure China could do the exact same thing if it changed its foreign policy, but would they be seen as any better? IMO another revolution needs to take place in Cuba.. Yah is for sure cause u always see on tv people risking to die to leave it on those boats but it never happens from mexico so u have to think mexicos system is better then cubas But was kinda intresting what the minister guy linked a bout there doctors going to central america never herd of it before cause if anyones to bin there u know they need medical help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bure to Mogilny Posted October 11, 2014 Author Share Posted October 11, 2014 I only used China as an example because they have similar political systems. Obviously change needs to be taken in NK and China before Cuba, but what I was trying explain is lets not get brainwashed be some PR move by Cuba... I don't doubt they have good intentions for this move, but something seems odd considering how poor and backwards Cuba is. IMO some of those personnel should first be used on the local population before expanding to others locations. I am surprised that other countries haven't stepped up to provide aid and assistance... Do they think they're immune or something?Yeah i cant imagine cuba has many doctors so they should stay there to help people who need it there instead of to go to africa for PR for USA to try to proove they are a good country now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gross-Misconduct Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Yah is for sure cause u always see on tv people risking to die to leave it on those boats but it never happens from mexico so u have to think mexicos system is better then cubas But was kinda intresting what the minister guy linked a bout there doctors going to central america never herd of it before cause if anyones to bin there u know they need medical help Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummer4now Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 He has to be trolling us.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bure to Mogilny Posted October 11, 2014 Author Share Posted October 11, 2014 Well try not to mis understand u know what i mean So yourself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 Yeah i cant imagine cuba has many doctors so they should stay there to help people who need it there instead of to go to africa for PR for USA to try to proove they are a good country now Not true at all. There is about 6.7 physicians per 1000 in Cuba, whereas in Canada it's around 2.2 and in the USA 2.6. Cuban physicians work abroad for various reasons. Apparently there are over 30k in Venezuela - part of an agreement to obtain favourable oil imports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stawns Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 wow, this thread turned out to be very very entertaining Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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