For 65 years, the two nations have shared not only diplomatic relations but have also stood side by side in dreams, struggles, and historic victories. This bond has endured the test of time and has manifested in many concrete aspects of life, including science and healthcare, both of hold significant importance to people.
One vivid example is the story of Moisés Pérez Mok, Prensa Latina's resident correspondent in Vietnam. He arrived in Vietnam for work in 2022. In 2023, he suddenly faced a life-threatening crisis when more than 99% of his coronary arteries were blocked. Unable to return to Havana for treatment, he had to undergo open-heart surgery in Hanoi.
Mr. Moisés Pérez Mok shares his experience of undergoing heart surgery in Vietnam. (Photo: Screenshot from the documentary)
The surgery was performed at Hanoi Medical University Hospital, which covered all costs . “There is now Vietnamese blood flowing in my body”, Moisés shared, describing it as a profound symbol of solidarity between the two peoples. After his recovery, he resumed his journalistic work, focusing particularly on Vietnam's substantial economic transformation and institutional reforms.
Cuba’s advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing technology lines have been transferred to Vietnam. (Photo: Screenshot from the documentary)
Against this backdrop, Vietnam-Cuba scientific and technological cooperation has reached a new level. In May 2025, the two countries officially established a joint venture in the biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. This was the fastest deployment of its kind to date, demonstrating the high level of trust and commitment between the two sides. Modern production lines, capable of producing tens of thousands of medicine vials per hour, are now aimed at supplying high-quality, reasonably priced drugs to Vietnamese patients.
Photograph of two leaders who are deeply loved by the peoples of Vietnam and Cuba at the Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Hospital in Dong Hoi. (Photo: Screenshot from the documentary)
Beyond science, Vietnam-Cuba healthcare cooperation has also left a significant legacy in Quang Binh Province. Founded in 1973 following a promise made by Cuban leader Fidel Castro, the health center has evolved into a central medical facility with over 1,000 beds. Here, generations of Cuban and Vietnamese doctors have worked side by side, transferring expertise and improving treatment quality.
The Vietnam-Cuba Friendship Hospital in Dong Hoi. (Photo: Screenshot from the documentary)
Stories of patients such as Le Van Luan, as well as doctors like Alfredo García Mirete and Nguyen Pham Tuan (Tony), show that this cooperation is not merely symbolic; it is present in every medical case and every hospital corridor. It is a continuation of shared knowledge, medical ethics, and public trust.
Journalist Adianez Salles takes audiences across many localities in Vietnam through five episodes. (Photo: Screenshot from the documentary)
Leaving Quang Binh behind, the journey concludes on the Nhat Le coastline, where Vietnam’s natural beauty offers a new view of its tourism potential and cultural exchange. For Cuban friends, Vietnam is not just a partner, but a land of chosen brotherhood - steadfast and enduring across time, distance, and history.
