We will train professionals prepared to fight against death in any part of the world

"We will train professionals prepared to fight against death; we will demonstrate that there is a response to many of the tragedies of the planet, that the world can and should be better; we will demonstrate the value of a conscience and ethics; and we will offer lives," affirmed President Fidel Castro during yesterday's national graduation ceremony for the 1,905 doctors who have completed the 2004-05 course. It was also the occasion for the constitution of the Henry Reeve International Contingent of doctors specializing in situations of disaster and serious epidemics.