A government statement said there were 16 Cuban doctors in the city of Gonaives which was worst hit by the floods. More than 600 people have died in the city.

It said the doctors were distributing supplies and medecines to help the Haitian population.

The Cuban contingent includes 525 doctors and technicians, 30 anti-malnutrition experts and 20 health teachers, said the statement.

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