Country Quote by Alejandro Castro Espin
“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.”
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.
Embrace service beyond borders.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- disaster response
- rural clinics
- pandemic aid
- training programs
- peace missions
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can nations balance domestic health needs with international aid?
- What motivates professionals to risk personal safety for others?
Limited resources may strain domestic care; political motives can complicate perception.