In Montevideo, the director of Uruguay's Jose Marti Eye Hospital has praised the partnership between local medical staff and the Cuban medical brigade. Alejandro Fishel commended this collaboration in statements on November 23.
On November 23, 2025, in Montevideo, Uruguay, Alejandro Fishel, director of the Jose Marti Eye Hospital, voiced his praise for the partnership between Uruguayan medical staff and members of the Cuban medical brigade. This collaboration highlights joint efforts in ophthalmology, enhancing healthcare services in the area.
Fishel described the partnership as a positive example of international medical cooperation. 'I praised what I called the partnership between the medical staff of my country and the members of the Cuban medical brigade,' he stated, according to Prensa Latina reports. This exchange underscores Cuba's contributions to global health via its medical brigades, which operate in various nations.
The hospital, based in Uruguay's capital, benefits from this integration, improving care for patients with eye conditions. Specific project details were not outlined, but Fishel's remarks reflect a shared commitment to medical excellence.