Medical Study Tour, November 2008
Picture above shows members of the group visiting an organic garden in Alamar, East of Havana
The International Institute for the Study of Cuba and Old Havana Ltd
From Revolution to Evolution: Cuba's Health Service
Study tour for healthcare professionals and academics
Including participation in the Medical Education for the 21st Century conference.
FULL TOUR INCLUDED:
Return flights economy class on Virgin Atlantic;
11 nights in the luxurious 4 star Hotel Havana Libre B&B;
VIP welcome at Havana airport; fast track through immigration. Welcome dinner and reception.Fully escorted by IISC experts
Registration to conference
Services of interpreter throughout
Itinerary organised by the IISC in collaboration with the Cuban Ministry of Health, Havana University and Old Havana Ltd.
BEGUILING Cuba and its world-renowned Health Service was the focus of this professional study tour organised by the IISC in conjuction with the Cuban Ministry of Public Health and Old Havana Ltd. (ATOL. 9627)
11 nights in the famous four star Havana Libre, fully guided and escorted by the IISC director Professor Patrick Pietroni, one of the leading UK experts on the Cuban health system, this tour was designed for health care professionals and academics to obtain the most comprehensive and in-depth understanding of the island's achievements in all spheres medicine.
The tour included the opportunity to share knowledge and experience of medical education at an international conference that was organised from the 30 November to the 3 December at the Hotel Nacional.
Visits included were to the Ministry of Public Health, family doctors' surgeries, polyclinics, hospitals, medical schools and research centres. Time will be taken to explore the future potential of Cuba in terms of its medical outreach work and biotech industry.
The itinerary included a welcome dinner and a gala evening at the end. Options to stay on for an extra week were available. **
Itinerary
Wednesday 26 Nov
0945 Depart London Gatwick Virgin Atlantic VS063 1425 Arrive Havana José Martí Airport.VIP reception at airport with welcome cocktail and snacks.
Transfer to Hotel. Welcome cocktail.
1800 Orientation meeting and guided walk in the environs of Hotel
1930: Transfer to welcome dinner at the Santo Angel Restaurant in Plaza Vieja, Old Havana.
Thursday 27 Nov
Breakfast in hotel.
Above: Street theatre in Old Havana
Friday 28 Nov
0930 Transfer to Ministry of Health. Meeting at Ministry for a lecture and discussion on the history and structure of the Cuban Health Service
1300 Lunch
1430 Visit to a Policlinico in Havana
Evening free
Health promotion mural in a policlinic, Havana
Saturday 29 Dec
Day free
Sunday 30 Nov
Monday 1 Dec
Breakfast in hotel
Conference participation
Tuesday 2 Dec
Breakfast in hotel
Conference participation
Wednesday 3 dec
Breakfast in hotel
Conference participation
Thursday 4 Dec
0930 Transfer to a family doctor surgery. Q and A with doctor and staff.1300 Lunch
1430. Transfer to Latin American School of Medicine. Discussion and tour looking at Cuban outreach programmes
Above: Professor Pietroni with the Rector of the Latin American School of Medicine
Evening free
Return to hotel. Evening free
Friday 5 Dec
Breakfast in hotel 0930 Transfer to scientific pole for a tour of biomedical research institutes
1300 Lunch
1430 Visit to scientific research institutes
Evening free
Saturday 6 Dec
Day free
2000 Gala Farewell Dinner at El Templete Restaurant, Old Havana
Sunday 7 Dec
Check out of hotel. Morning free
1420 Transfer to airport
1710 Depart in Virgin VS 064
Arrive London Gatwick 0645 Monday 8 Dec.
* Accompanying partners
** Optional one-week extension programmes
Havana/Varadero: Enjoy three nights B&B in Havana and four nights in an all-inclusive beach hotel in Varadero. A range of 4 and 5 star hotels to choose from. Prices start at £415 per person (Inc. transfers based on double room)
Havana only from £215 per person (B&B inc. transfer based on double room)
Varadero only from £355 per person (All inc. with transfer based on double room)
Pinar del Rio, Trinidad and Cienfuegos tour: Stay at Las Terrazas in the Moka eco hotel, visit the orchid farm and waterfall at Soroa, transfer to Trinidad, histroical city of the South and then on to Cienfuegos and the botanical gardens. Includes transfers and guided visits. Prices start at £882 per person (min. 2)
For full programmes, prices and conditions, plus other tailor made options call Antonio Guevara at Old Havana Ltd. 020 7621 6524 aguevara@scuktravel.com
For more information contact:
020 7133 2405 stephen.wilkinson@cubsatudies.org
To book a place, information on upgrades and additional programmes please contact:
Antonio Guevara, Old Havana Ltd. King William House,2A Eastcheap,London, EC3M 1AA
020 7621 6524
ATOL reg. 9627
Conditions
Old Havana Ltd, is the representative for the San Cristobal tour company. ATOL no. 9627 Price based upon a minimum of 10 participants. If fewer than 10 participants sign up, the itinerary may be subject to change or price fluctuation. Clients will be informed of any changes prior to confirmation.
Cut off deadline for participation is 31 August, 2008.
To book a place a £200 non-refundable deposit must be paid immediately and balance for the tour by 11 September, 2008. Call Antonio Guevara for payment details: 020 7621 6524 aguevara@scuktravel.com
Price excludes: The tourist card/visa available from Old Havana Ltd. for £25. Travel Insurance, drinks and meals other than breakfast.
Flight upgrades available please contact Antonio Guevara at Old Havana Ltd for a quotations.
NB. Prices quoted above all based on sharing a double room. Single supplements apply.
