100 North American youth march in Cuba to demand an end to the blockade
The youth leaders joined Cuba’s iconic May Day march to demand an end to the US blockade and to strengthen ties of solidarity with the island
Cuba is helping vaccinate the world
Only 9.5% of people in low-income countries have received a single dose of the vaccine. Cuba has a comprehensive plan to support vaccine distribution in the global south to make sure none are left behind
Cuba reaches milestone with 60% of its population being fully vaccinated
According to the Cuban Public Health Ministry, as of October 12, 6,500,743 Cubans have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 with its own vaccines. The figure represents 58.1% of the country’s entire population
Killings of social leaders and ex-combatants continue in Colombia and other stories
Today we look at 2 months of Colombia’s National Strike, the release of activists Samar Badawi and Nassima al-Sadah from prison in Saudi Arabia, and more
Cuba’s journey of developing vaccines while battling US blockade
Two new vaccines, both developed in Cuba, have shown remarkable efficacy in clinical trials. It is crucial to remember that Cuba developed these vaccines even as it continues to suffer under the crippling blockade imposed by the US.
Cuba’s Abdala and Soberana 02 vaccines near the finish line
The Abdala vaccine showed 92.28% efficacy with three doses during the third phase of clinical trials and the Soberana 02 vaccine showed 62% efficacy with just two of its three doses
COVID-19 vaccine: Cuba hopeful about indigenous vaccine in Phase 3 trial
In previous trials, the Soberana 02 vaccine candidate generated antibody response in about 80% of the people who were administered two doses
