She emphasized that the Cuban brigade worked in the most remote areas, where little infrastructure exists, likewise recognizing the prestige of Cuba’s public health system, education and sports.

Johnson-Sirleaf reiterated her country’s interest in strengthening bilateral relations and applauded the talks underway between Cuba and the United States to reestablish diplomatic relations.

She praised the determination of the Cuban people who have withstood the U.S. blockade for more than 50 years, and reaffirmed Liberia and Africa’s support to ending this hostile policy.

Valdés Mesa said Cuba’s medical brigade was glad to see the eradication of Ebola in Liberia and reiterated the country’s desire to continue strengthening cooperative efforts.

(Granma)

More than 4,608 deaths from Ebola have been recorded in Liberia, more than in any other affected country. Neighbouring Guinea and Sierra Leone continue to fight the outbreak that has claimed more than 10,000 lives across the region since last year.

The WHO regards a country Ebola-free after a 42-day period without a new case, twice the maximum incubation period.

The last confirmed death in Liberia was on 27 March. On Saturday the World Health Organization said in a statement: “The outbreak of Ebola virus disease in Liberia is over.”

Ebola virus was detected in Guinea in 2013 which borders with Liberia and Sierra Leone, from there it expanded with 26 thousand infected and 10, 892 died up to now.
(Prensa Latina)