The health care ideology of Fidel Castro as a continuity of José Martí legacy in Cuban revolutionary medicine

Authors

  • María Elena del Huerto Marimón Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Matanzas
  • Manuel Navarro Piloto Policlínico Unversitario Capitán Roberto Fleites. Villa Clara.

Keywords:

Jose Martí, Fidel Castro, revolutionary thought, Medicine, health, Cuban National Health System.

Abstract

This term sustains the thesis that the Apostle´s ideas are a true historical legacy, serving as a referent for the Generation of the Centenary to set the basis of the essential postulates ruling the Health System in the revolutionary Cuba: Cuban medicine access, equity and solidarity, representing an exceptional achievement and a proud for all the Cuban people. The purpose was exposing some of the aspects of José Marti’s revolutionary thoughts on Medicine and Health, and also its influence on Fidel Castro ideology, so important in the transformation of the National Health System in the revolutionary Cuba. It is highlighted the decisive action and strategic vision of the Cuban Revolution historical leader in this important sphere inspired in the continuity of Jose Marti´s   thoughts. Serve it as a deep homage to eternal Comandante en Jefe Fidel Castro Ruz.

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Author Biography

María Elena del Huerto Marimón, Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Matanzas

Dra. en Ciencias de la Educación. Profesor Titular

Published

2017-03-28

How to Cite

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del Huerto Marimón ME, Navarro Piloto M. The health care ideology of Fidel Castro as a continuity of José Martí legacy in Cuban revolutionary medicine. Rev Méd Electrón [Internet]. 2017 Mar. 28 [cited 2025 Jan. 22];39(2):408-17. Available from: https://revmedicaelectronica.sld.cu/index.php/rme/article/view/2252

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ARTÍCULOS HISTÓRICOS

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