With a focus on scientific rigor and impact on the real needs of the Las Tunas population, more than thirty research projects by Public Health professionals in Las Tunas are competing this year for the 48th Annual Health Award, the highest distinction awarded by the Cuban Ministry of Public Health.

Las Tunas, Cuba.- The contest, whose awards will be announced in the coming days, recognizes the best scientific results, as well as the most representative of the sector, in a complex calendar, with the imperative of optimizing services.

Dr. Eduardo Villamil Toranzo, president of the Provincial Council of Scientific Societies, told 26 that, in 2025, various specialties are defending 33 research projects, including eight doctoral and master's theses, aimed at achieving higher quality care regarding current problems faced by the population.

The Comprehensive General Medicine specialist noted that the overall focus of the sample is on the pursuit of more comprehensive patient care and, in line with the demands of the sector, demonstrates commitment to raising professional standards and providing greater research support for the most pressing issues such as teenage pregnancy, aging population, and addictions, among others.

“This year, four of the 48 chapters we have in the province stand out for their position at the forefront of Scientific Societies. We proudly recognize the value of the Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Stomatology, and Nursing chapters, the latter with more than 15 research projects that have had an impact on the province,” Villamil Toranzo argued.

The doctor emphasized that academic strength is the result of the province's desire to foster more spaces for scientific demands and is largely born from the essential link with the Dr. Zoilo Marinello University of Medical Sciences.

The president of the jury, Doctor of Science Maikel Santos Medina, acknowledged the competing researchers' contribution and praised the relevance of the topics in question, as well as the use of innovative technical tools such as artificial intelligence in obtaining predictive models for the progression of highly prevalent diseases in Las Tunas.

Doctor of Sciences Mayelín de la Caridad Suárez proposed a comprehensive content evaluation scale for scientific documents on medical standardization; she emphasized the need to leverage the potential of exchanges with other professionals and consultation with experts to achieve more comprehensive approaches to the phenomena.

Similarly, PhD Sergio Orlando Escalona defended several research projects that prioritized technological innovation through the development of software to optimize data use and improve patient care.

His presentation, "Predictive Model of Mortality in Chronic Kidney Disease in Hemodialysis, Based on Artificial Intelligence," demonstrated the value of a user-friendly visual interface that generates reliable, scientific precision, adhering to international standards for both medical personnel and those without formal training.

Master of Science Jesús Ramón Chacón shared a study on the morbidity of patients admitted to the geriatrics ward of the Dr. Ernesto Guevara General Teaching Hospital. Using demographic variables, he highlighted the most common pathologies, placing the following at the top of the list: cardiovascular diseases, urinary tract infections, and diabetes mellitus.

During the exchange, the satisfaction of seeing how the main local health problems are receiving academic support was highlighted, and the need to share the results of the research work for improved services was encouraged.

With a focus on scientific rigor and impact on the real needs of the Las Tunas population, more than thirty research projects by Public Health professionals in Las Tunas are competing this year for the 48th Annual Health Award, the highest distinction awarded by the Cuban Ministry of Public Health.

Las Tunas, Cuba.- The contest, whose awards will be announced in the coming days, recognizes the best scientific results, as well as the most representative of the sector, in a complex calendar, with the imperative of optimizing services.

Dr. Eduardo Villamil Toranzo, president of the Provincial Council of Scientific Societies, told 26 that, in 2025, various specialties are defending 33 research projects, including eight doctoral and master's theses, aimed at achieving higher quality care regarding current problems faced by the population.

The Comprehensive General Medicine specialist noted that the overall focus of the sample is on the pursuit of more comprehensive patient care and, in line with the demands of the sector, demonstrates commitment to raising professional standards and providing greater research support for the most pressing issues such as teenage pregnancy, aging population, and addictions, among others.

“This year, four of the 48 chapters we have in the province stand out for their position at the forefront of Scientific Societies. We proudly recognize the value of the Ophthalmology, Cardiology, Stomatology, and Nursing chapters, the latter with more than 15 research projects that have had an impact on the province,” Villamil Toranzo argued.

The doctor emphasized that this academic strength is the result of the province's desire to foster more spaces for scientific demands and are largely born from the essential connection with the Dr. Zoilo Marinello University of Medical Sciences.

The president of the jury, Doctor of Sciences, Maikel Santos Medina, acknowledged the contribution of the competing researches and praised the relevance of the topics in question and the use of innovative technical tools such as artificial intelligence in obtaining predictive models for the progression of highly prevalent diseases in Las Tunas.

Doctor of Sciences Mayelín de la Caridad Suárez proposed a comprehensive content evaluation scale for scientific documents on medical standardization and emphasized the need to leverage the potential of exchanges with other professionals and consultation with experts to achieve more comprehensive approaches to the phenomena.

Similarly, PhD Sergio Orlando Escalona defended several research projects that prioritized technological innovation through the development of software to optimize data use and improve patients care.

His presentation, "Predictive Model of Mortality in Chronic Kidney Disease in Hemodialysis, Based on Artificial Intelligence," demonstrated the value of a user-friendly visual interface that generates reliable, scientific precision, in accordance with international standards for medical personnel and those without training.

Master of Sciences Jesús Ramón Chacón shared a study on the morbidity of patients admitted to the geriatrics ward of the Dr. Ernesto Guevara General Teaching Hospital. Using demographic variables, he highlighted the most common pathologies in the process and placed the following diseases at the top of the list: cardiovascular diseases, urinary tract infections, and diabetes mellitus.

During the exchange, the satisfaction of seeing how the main local health problems are receiving academic support was highlighted, and the need to share the results of the research work for improved services was encouraged.