CubaPLUS Magazine

Cuba's Center for State Control of Medicines, Equipment and Medical Devices (Cecmed) is today a leading authority in Latin America and worldwide for its work in establishing regulatory frameworks and fostering international cooperation.

President Miguel Díaz-Canel inaugurated the 5th International Convention Cuba Salud 2025 in Havana today, bringing together 5,000 delegates from around 88 countries to address universal healthcare coverage. Organizers dedicated the event to Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz, recognized as the key strategist behind Cuba's healthcare system.

The most significant event in Cuba's healthcare system begins this Monday at Havana's Convention Palace. Around three thousand doctors, scientists, and specialists from over 50 countries across five continents are expected to attend.

Cuban professor and researcher José Luís Perelló addressed this Friday the recovery of the tourism market in Latin America and the Caribbean, a topic that has appeared in recent travel industry meetings. He said in his usual Facebook post that this element appeared at WTM2025 in Sao Paulo, Brazil, at the Expo Center.

Cayo Santa María, in the north-central region of Cuba, is today one of the most visited tourist attractions in this archipelago. Cayo Santa María represents beauty and adventure. A landscape with adequate infrastructure and a cuisine that highlights traditional Creole recipes, while adhering to world-class health standards.

The Cuban Embassy in Belarus participated in the opening of the 20th edition of the Minsk International Health Fair, reported Cuban Ambassador to Belarus Santiago Pérez. Pérez held multiple meetings with representatives of the Belarusian pharmaceutical and medical sectors and appreciated the progress made in these areas.

Perhaps the legend of the Indian of Guaní, a river that flows through Caibarién, Villa Clara province, is not well-known. However, according to history, in aboriginal times it was very good for fishing due to the abundance of biajacas, guabinas, eels, and shrimp that inhabited its waters, which attracted many fishermen.

Premium cigar producers and experts are celebrating the 180th anniversary of the Partagás cigar brand, one of the most important in the global tobacco market. This Wednesday, and throughout the week, the quality of one of the oldest and most outstanding Cuban cigar brands will be appreciated, as Habanos S.A. Corporation presents the exclusive Cedros, also in commemoration of the Chinese New Year, according to a statement from the marketing company.

Founded eight years ago as a dancer's dream, the Allegro Dance Academy is now a beautiful project dedicated to preparing children between the ages of 5 and 10 who love dance and who can become professionals in this beautiful art form, based on body expression, usually accompanied by music.

The 30th International Meeting of Ballet Teaching Academies is being held in Cuba from this Friday through April 20, with over 300 participants from 30 schools and 12 countries. The official opening will be tomorrow, April 12, at 2:00 p.m. local time, and an artistic parade of participants will take place along Havana's Paseo del Prado, from the Alicia Alonso Grand Theater of Havana to the Fernando Alonso National Ballet School (ENB), the meeting venue.

With the official weigh-in today, everything is ready for the professional boxing program to take place tomorrow in Varadero, Matanzas, the first in Cuba with a woman in the ring. There will be five World Boxing Association (WBA) titles up for grabs, in addition to the semifinal for the WBA world title, which will feature two-time Olympic champion Julio César La Cruz and Montenegrin Dilan Prasovic in a 12-round bout.

The 20th edition of the ExpoCaribe International Fair, the island's second most important trade fair, will be held from June 23 to 27 at the Heredia Cultural Complex in Santiago de Cuba, with the presence of national and international exhibitors.

With great enthusiasm and excitement, Blue Diamond Resorts Cuba successfully concluded its highly anticipated MEGAFAM 2025, a unique event that brought together 140 travel agents from across Latin America on a six-day tour of three of the island's most iconic destinations: Cayo Santa María, Varadero, and Havana.

Canadian vacationers planning to travel to Cuba on direct flights from their country do not need to worry about a visa, as it is included in the cost of the ticket, the Cuban Ministry of Tourism reported on its official Facebook page. These travelers will only need to complete a form on the official website www.dviajeros.mitrans.gob.cu at least one week before their arrival. Once completed, they will receive a QR code that they must present upon boarding the flight, the statement added.

The 5th edition of the International Hotel and Restaurant Trade Fair (HostelCuba 2025) will be held from May 27th to 29th at Pabexpo in the capital, with the presence of nearly 60 national and international exhibitors linked to the sector. In a press conference held this Wednesday at the International Press Center, organizers provided details of the event, which takes place every two years and is of great importance as it must contribute to improving tourism, one of the country's main sources of foreign currency.

The Third International Transport and Logistics Fair (FITL 2025) opened this Tuesday at the Pabexpo venue in the capital, with the presence of Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero Cruz.

Three new areas: a Cuabales mountain range, a migratory bird refuge, and a coral reef of more than 20,000 hectares, in the province of Pinar del Río, in western Cuba, were declared protected, it was reported today.

The 22nd "Piña Colada" Festival, created by popular singer Arnaldo Rodriguez, begins in the central Cuban province of Ciego de Avila with artists from several countries under the slogan "Culture, tradition and modernity".

Located on one of the most central avenues in Old Havana, the Havana Club Rum Museum proudly stands as one of the most visited sites by tourists visiting the Cuban capital. In this emblematic location, you will find a wealth of tradition and history of the Cuban rum production process, from the planting of sugarcane to the production of the exquisite spirit.

Cuban Luis Ángel Martínez, with a time of 2:44:39, retained the crown of the star event of the 6th Varadero International Marathon this Sunday. Martínez dominated the 42-kilometer (26-mile) race for the second consecutive time after his title in 2024, He stated that, although his goal was to break 2:25:00, the victory was satisfying.