KINGSTON, Jamaica — Twenty Cuban health workers arrived in Jamaica on Monday as part of a longstanding relationship with the Cuban Government under the Technical Cooperation Agreement.

In a news release Tuesday, the Ministry of Health said the group of health workers would particularly strengthen primary health care and oral health.

“Jamaica and Cuba have always enjoyed excellent relations over the years and as we work to strengthen our primary health care system in Jamaica we welcome all 20 medical professionals to our island as this will boost our capacity in several critical areas that we are strategically working towards,” permanent secretary in the ministry, Dr Kevin Harvey, said. “We are also expecting some specialist nurses later this year to fill the gap in the health sector.”

The group consists of nine doctors, 10 dentists with various specialties, and one biomedical engineer.

The ministry said the Technical Cooperation Agreement, under which this has been made possible, has seen several Cuban health workers coming to Jamaica and making important contributions to the health sector.

The Cuban health workers will be deployed to the Regional Health Authorities.