“Pedro Kourí” Institute of Tropical Medicine, more than eight decades of service to humanity
Keywords:
Tropical Medicine, Microbiology, Parasitology, Communicable Diseases.Abstract
Introduction: in the year it celebrates the 84 th anniversary of its glorious and meaningful existence, “Pedro Kourí” Institute of Tropical Medicine has been a pillar of inestimable value in our people’s fight against the coronavirus disease 2019.
Objective: to describe the historical evolution of “Pedro Kourí” Institute of Tropical Medicine from its beginnings to the present day.
Method: a literature review was conducted using Google Scholar as a search engine -no time limit, in Spanish and English-. Literature reviews with the required scientific quality were obtained. Other trustable sources of information were manually added (books, the press, and websites of official institutions).
Development: the foundation of Institute of Tropical Medicine, later named after its eminent founder Pedro Kourí, was a milestone in the history of Cuban Infectology. During its first four decades, it achieved relevant teaching and investigative accomplishments, thus making it possible for it to stand out among the best of its kind worldwide. From its revitalization in the seventies to the present day, it has strengthened its scientific quality and internationalism, and it has allowed our country to successfully confront complex health challenges.
Conclusions: “Pedro Kourí” Institute of Tropical Medicine is a paradigmatic institution of the Cuban biomedical sciences due to its scientific excellence and its laudable service to humanity.
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