“Cuba –she said- not only provides health care free of charge for its people and many other countries, but also is responsible for developing and promoting all matters relating to human health.”

Aznar spoke at the first day of the Continental Congress VII, IV Latin American and Caribbean Congress of products and natural medicines, ProMedNatur 2010, of which she is president of the organizing committee and said that Cuba is a powerhouse in terms of products and natural medicine.

Among the main attractions of this second day was the conference given by Dr. Marlene Porto, head of the Center for Drug Research and Development (CIDEM), which is located in Havana.

The researcher said one of the most recent productions of that institution, made from aloe, is a potent anti-ulcer and anti-inflammatory drug.

Porto also announced that her institution is working hard in obtaining isolated precursors from endemic Cuban Pinaceae, to which they are making chemical modifications for the treatment of anxiety, depression and epilepsy.

Over one hundred delegates from some 10 countries are participating in this event that will run through May 28 at Havana’s Conventions Palace.

Among the main topics discussed are the new ways to promote the use of acupuncture, hydrotherapy, flower therapy and the use of human energy in the solution of different conditions and ailments.