Africa Day: The Moment to Reclaim Our Story

On the occasion of Africa Day, Cubadebate opens this space to share life stories related to that sister continent. Today we share the testimony of Dr. Elizabeth Hernández González, who worked as an infestologist in the pulmonary tuberculosis program. The post The reader's story: Daily stories of a doctor in Africa first appeared on Cubadebate.

Africa Day: The Moment to Reclaim Our Story

As we mark Africa Day 2025, we find ourselves not only celebrating a rich tapestry of cultures, histories, and triumphs but also confronting a pressing reality: Africa’s narrative is still told mainly by those who neither know her nor wish her well. The recent swirl of global headlines is a stark reminder. From the U.S. President Donald Trump’s unfounded allegations of genocide in South Africa to President Cyril Ramaphosa’s strategic visit to th…