Tomás Romay, paradigm of the cuban health
Abstract
A biographical synthesis of the distinguished Cuban doctor Tomás Romay Chacón is exhibited where It emphasizes the power of his contributions to the development of the Cuban medicine, the natural science and the national culture. The main contributions of the Cuban scientists are described, as well as his personal characteristics and professional ethical values, which maintain his validity in the current Cuban Medicine. This paper establishes an approximation to the life and work of this Cuban wise person and pay a modest honor to his memory projecting his example in new generations and in the way of doing a Medicine for the wellbeing of all.Downloads
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