Why was Dr. Renata Hedrington-Jones shocked to see so many Cubans during her visit to Africa? Dr. Hedrington-Jones reflects on Cuba’s longstanding commitment to providing medical care, healthcare professionals, and humanitarian assistance to African nations, including during periods when the United States was unwilling to provide similar support. Speaking at the Institute of the Black World 21st Century’s Pan African Unity Dialogue (IBW/PAUD) National Forum, Hedrington-Jones examines Cuba’s contributions to healthcare across Africa and the important role Cuban medical professionals have played in supporting communities in need. She highlights how Cuba, despite its own economic challenges, has extended medical assistance beyond its borders.