Kenya and Cuba are set to establish an exchange program for health workers in the two countries.

President Uhuru Kenyatta said cooperation between the two countries would help improve initiatives to provide quality and affordable healthcare services to Kenyans.

“Cuba has one of the best health models in the world. I believe there is a lot we can share on health,” President Kenyatta said.

The President was speaking Wednesday at State House, Nairobi, when he bid farewell to outgoing Cuban Ambassador Raul Rodriguez Ramos.

President Kenyatta said there was room for Kenya and Cuba to work together in promoting agriculture, education, tourism and sports.

Ambassador Ramos said the two countries would also partner in providing cancer treatment.

“We can also work together in improving our pharmaceutical industries. There is a lot the two countries can learn from each other in this area,” the outgoing envoy said.

He welcomed Kenya to establish an embassy in Havana, saying the diplomatic mission would serve as an essential point of contact for Kenya in Caribbean countries.

The Cuban envoy thanked President Kenyatta and the government of Kenya for making his tour of duty successful.

Foreign Affairs Cabinet Secretary Amina Mohamed said she would coordinate with her counterparts from the ministries of Health, Agriculture, Education, Sports and Tourism to ensure that Kenya gains maximum benefit from its cooperation with Cuba.