Homero Acosta Álvarez, secretary of the National Assembly of People's Power of Cuba (Parliament), thanked the members of the Medicuba Spain Brigade for their continued solidarity and support for the Cuban people on Monday.
This July 28, when World Hepatitis Day is commemorated worldwide, Cuba stands out as a successful example in the control and potential elimination of this disease in children through the use of Heberbiovac HB, a nationally produced recombinant vaccine that has demonstrated high immunogenicity and efficacy.
Due to the possible circulation in Cuba of the XFG (Stratus) subvariant of Omicron, which is highly contagious, health authorities recommend strengthening hygiene measures and resuming the use of face masks, especially in public places, transportation, and healthcare centers.
This week will be a recovery week for those who were ill or who for other reasons were unable to receive vaccination in the previous period.