Dr. Ángel Luis Lafargue Suárez, a Cuban specialist in Radiology and part of the medical brigade stationed in Qatar, tragically died in Guantánamo this past Friday due to a sudden acute myocardial infarction while on vacation in his hometown. The news was shared by the Cuban doctors' group in Qatar via Facebook.
Lafargue Suárez, whose career in healthcare began in 2007 as a Radiology graduate at the Asdrúbal López Polyclinic in Guantánamo, had a distinguished record of international service. His assignments included missions in Antigua and Barbuda during 2009 and 2017. From July 2023, he served as a specialist in Computed Axial Tomography in Qatar.
His colleagues noted that Lafargue was eager to reunite with his family and especially cherished the time spent with his spouse. They described him as an "exceptional, disciplined, and noble" professional who was also a kind and dedicated human being.
Tributes poured in on the Facebook group Medical Collaboration Guantánamo, where colleagues expressed that "words cannot do him justice" and asserted that his legacy "will endure forever." Condolences were extended to his wife and other family members, who were the primary reason for his planned return to Cuba.
A memorial service was held from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Lusail R15 building in Qatar, where friends and mission colleagues gathered to honor his memory.
About a month prior, Cuban medicine mourned the loss of Dr. Orlaida Matos Urgellés, a revered medical professional in Baracoa. She passed away on Thursday, August 21, after suffering from an acute cerebrovascular disease. Matos Urgellés was part of the 1990 graduating class from the Faculty of Medical Sciences in Guantánamo and was a member of the third Carlos J. Finlay Contingent, a group that significantly contributed to the expansion of the healthcare system in the eastern region.
Key Questions About Cuban Medical Brigades
What role did Dr. Ángel Luis Lafargue Suárez play in the medical brigade in Qatar?
Dr. Ángel Luis Lafargue Suárez served as a specialist in Computed Axial Tomography in Qatar since July 2023.
What were some of the international missions Dr. Lafargue participated in?
Dr. Lafargue was involved in medical missions to Antigua and Barbuda in 2009 and 2017.
How did colleagues describe Dr. Lafargue?
Colleagues remembered him as an exceptional, disciplined, and noble professional who was also a kind and dedicated person.