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2000: Chinese News Agency Says Cuba Has More Doctors in Developing Countries than WHO

Cuba has sent 25,000 doctors to developing countries—more than the World Health Organization (WHO). Currently, it has almost 2,000 doctors working in 14 countries. [Xinhua News Agency (Beijing), 4/15/2000]