Background:

internationalism is part of the patriotic and revolutionary traditions that identify the Cuban nation. The international contingent of doctors specialized in disaster situations and serious epidemics "Henry Reeve" is an example of solidarity with those in need in the world.

Objective:

to highlight the participation of Villa Clara in the international contingent of doctors specialized in disaster situations and serious epidemics "Henry Reeve".

Methods:

a qualitative research of historical projection was carried out, with a humanistic perspective at the Villa Clara University of Medical Sciences, during the period between 2018 and 2021. Theoretical and empirical methods were applied: documentary analysis, interviews with key informants, and valuable testimonials about the collaborators were collected.

Results:

professionals from Villa Clara who have been part of the aforementioned contingent were identified, taking into account sex, skin color, specialty, militancy, countries where they have provided assistance, health units of origin and the particular characteristics of each type of mission.

Conclusions:

health professionals contribute with their work to the international recognition and respect earned by Cuba in terms of medical collaboration, as a sign of the humanist essence of the Cuban revolutionary process and of Fidel's ideas. They are missionaries of health in those most humble places hit by great natural catastrophes, epidemics and other calamities that affect humanity.

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