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“When we talked about going to help Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea Conakry how many doctors in Cuba raised their hands to go? 15 thousand. In their homes they said, "We are willing to go risk our lives to help other countries". That is true medicine; it is the true observance of the Hippocratic…” quote by Alejandro Castro Espin
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“When we talked about going to help Liberia, Sierra Leone and Guinea Conakry how many doctors in Cuba raised their hands to go? 15 thousand. In their homes they said, "We are willing to go risk our lives to help other countries". That is true medicine; it is the true observance of the Hippocratic Oath that doctors swear to.”

Alejandro Castro Espin

About This Quote

Source Speech: Interview on Cuban medical internationalism, 2015

The quote highlights Cuba’s extraordinary willingness of its doctors to serve abroad, embodying the Hippocratic Oath through self‑sacrifice and global solidarity.

In simple terms: Cuban doctors volunteer abroad, honoring their oath.

Key Takeaway

Embrace service beyond borders.

Themes

solidarity service ethics global health humanitarianism

Mood

proud determined inspirational

Type

historical humanitarian

When to use this quote

  • disaster response
  • rural clinics
  • pandemic aid
  • training programs
  • peace missions

Key Concepts

Hippocratic Oath medical altruism soft power

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can nations balance domestic health needs with international aid?
  • What motivates professionals to risk personal safety for others?
A Different Perspective

Limited resources may strain domestic care; political motives can complicate perception.

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