Cuban Ophthalmologist serves local communities in Ningxia

This photo taken on Sept. 26, 2024 shows Isidro Castaneda Silva (1st L) talking to a patient during a free clinic session at Yixiao community in Yinchuan, northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Cuban ophthalmologist Isidro Castaneda Silva came to Yinchuan in 2023. Since he graduated from a medical college in Santiago of Cuba with a doctor’s degree more than three decades ago, Isidro has gained rich clinical experience in treating common eye diseases and fundi diseases.
Besides working at the Aier Eye Hospital in Yinchuan, Isidro often provides free clinic service for local people at various communities as well.
Isidro has made many Chinese friends and he could even communicate with his patients with simple Chinese words now. A lover of Ningxia wheat food, Isidro has already learned to eat noodles with chopsticks.
This summer Isidro visited the Shapotou scenic spot in Zhongwei and vineyards in the foothills of Helan Mountain with his friends. In his eyes, China is a beautiful country with profound cultural legacy. He takes China as his second hometown. (Xinhua/Mao Zhu)

This photo taken on Sept. 26, 2024 shows Isidro Castaneda Silva checking on the eye of a patient at Aier Eye Hospital in Yinchuan, northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Cuban ophthalmologist Isidro Castaneda Silva came to Yinchuan in 2023. Since he graduated from a medical college in Santiago of Cuba with a doctor’s degree more than three decades ago, Isidro has gained rich clinical experience in treating common eye diseases and fundi diseases.
Besides working at the Aier Eye Hospital in Yinchuan, Isidro often provides free clinic service for local people at various communities as well.
Isidro has made many Chinese friends and he could even communicate with his patients with simple Chinese words now. A lover of Ningxia wheat food, Isidro has already learned to eat noodles with chopsticks.
This summer Isidro visited the Shapotou scenic spot in Zhongwei and vineyards in the foothills of Helan Mountain with his friends. In his eyes, China is a beautiful country with profound cultural legacy. He takes China as his second hometown. (Xinhua/Mao Zhu)

This photo taken on Sept. 26, 2024 shows Isidro Castaneda Silva (1st R) working during a free clinic session at Jinghu community in Yinchuan, northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Cuban ophthalmologist Isidro Castaneda Silva came to Yinchuan in 2023. Since he graduated from a medical college in Santiago of Cuba with a doctor’s degree more than three decades ago, Isidro has gained rich clinical experience in treating common eye diseases and fundi diseases.
Besides working at the Aier Eye Hospital in Yinchuan, Isidro often provides free clinic service for local people at various communities as well.
Isidro has made many Chinese friends and he could even communicate with his patients with simple Chinese words now. A lover of Ningxia wheat food, Isidro has already learned to eat noodles with chopsticks.
This summer Isidro visited the Shapotou scenic spot in Zhongwei and vineyards in the foothills of Helan Mountain with his friends. In his eyes, China is a beautiful country with profound cultural legacy. He takes China as his second hometown. (Xinhua/Mao Zhu)

This photo taken on Sept. 26, 2024 shows Isidro Castaneda Silva checking a patient’s fundus at Aier Eye Hospital in Yinchuan, northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Cuban ophthalmologist Isidro Castaneda Silva came to Yinchuan in 2023. Since he graduated from a medical college in Santiago of Cuba with a doctor’s degree more than three decades ago, Isidro has gained rich clinical experience in treating common eye diseases and fundi diseases.
Besides working at the Aier Eye Hospital in Yinchuan, Isidro often provides free clinic service for local people at various communities as well.
Isidro has made many Chinese friends and he could even communicate with his patients with simple Chinese words now. A lover of Ningxia wheat food, Isidro has already learned to eat noodles with chopsticks.
This summer Isidro visited the Shapotou scenic spot in Zhongwei and vineyards in the foothills of Helan Mountain with his friends. In his eyes, China is a beautiful country with profound cultural legacy. He takes China as his second hometown. (Xinhua/Mao Zhu)

This photo taken on Aug. 16, 2024 shows Isidro Castaneda Silva (1st L) enjoying picnicking with his colleagues at a park in Yinchuan, northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Cuban ophthalmologist Isidro Castaneda Silva came to Yinchuan in 2023. Since he graduated from a medical college in Santiago of Cuba with a doctor’s degree more than three decades ago, Isidro has gained rich clinical experience in treating common eye diseases and fundi diseases.
Besides working at the Aier Eye Hospital in Yinchuan, Isidro often provides free clinic service for local people at various communities as well.
Isidro has made many Chinese friends and he could even communicate with his patients with simple Chinese words now. A lover of Ningxia wheat food, Isidro has already learned to eat noodles with chopsticks.
This summer Isidro visited the Shapotou scenic spot in Zhongwei and vineyards in the foothills of Helan Mountain with his friends. In his eyes, China is a beautiful country with profound cultural legacy. He takes China as his second hometown. (Xinhua)

This photo taken on Sept. 26, 2024 shows Isidro Castaneda Silva exercising at his home in Yinchuan, northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Cuban ophthalmologist Isidro Castaneda Silva came to Yinchuan in 2023. Since he graduated from a medical college in Santiago of Cuba with a doctor’s degree more than three decades ago, Isidro has gained rich clinical experience in treating common eye diseases and fundi diseases.
Besides working at the Aier Eye Hospital in Yinchuan, Isidro often provides free clinic service for local people at various communities as well.
Isidro has made many Chinese friends and he could even communicate with his patients with simple Chinese words now. A lover of Ningxia wheat food, Isidro has already learned to eat noodles with chopsticks.
This summer Isidro visited the Shapotou scenic spot in Zhongwei and vineyards in the foothills of Helan Mountain with his friends. In his eyes, China is a beautiful country with profound cultural legacy. He takes China as his second hometown. (Xinhua/Mao Zhu)

This photo taken on Sept. 26, 2024 shows Isidro Castaneda Silva adjusting equipment before a free clinic session at Jinghu community in Yinchuan, northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Cuban ophthalmologist Isidro Castaneda Silva came to Yinchuan in 2023. Since he graduated from a medical college in Santiago of Cuba with a doctor’s degree more than three decades ago, Isidro has gained rich clinical experience in treating common eye diseases and fundi diseases.
Besides working at the Aier Eye Hospital in Yinchuan, Isidro often provides free clinic service for local people at various communities as well.
Isidro has made many Chinese friends and he could even communicate with his patients with simple Chinese words now. A lover of Ningxia wheat food, Isidro has already learned to eat noodles with chopsticks.
This summer Isidro visited the Shapotou scenic spot in Zhongwei and vineyards in the foothills of Helan Mountain with his friends. In his eyes, China is a beautiful country with profound cultural legacy. He takes China as his second hometown. (Xinhua/Mao Zhu)

This photo taken on Sept. 26, 2024 shows Isidro Castaneda Silva (1st R) adjusting equipment during a free clinic session at Jinghu community in Yinchuan, northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Cuban ophthalmologist Isidro Castaneda Silva came to Yinchuan in 2023. Since he graduated from a medical college in Santiago of Cuba with a doctor’s degree more than three decades ago, Isidro has gained rich clinical experience in treating common eye diseases and fundi diseases.
Besides working at the Aier Eye Hospital in Yinchuan, Isidro often provides free clinic service for local people at various communities as well.
Isidro has made many Chinese friends and he could even communicate with his patients with simple Chinese words now. A lover of Ningxia wheat food, Isidro has already learned to eat noodles with chopsticks.
This summer Isidro visited the Shapotou scenic spot in Zhongwei and vineyards in the foothills of Helan Mountain with his friends. In his eyes, China is a beautiful country with profound cultural legacy. He takes China as his second hometown. (Xinhua/Mao Zhu)

This photo taken on Sept. 26, 2024 shows Isidro Castaneda Silva at Aier Eye Hospital in Yinchuan, northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Cuban ophthalmologist Isidro Castaneda Silva came to Yinchuan in 2023. Since graduation from a medical college in Santiago of Cuba with a doctor’s degree more than three decades ago, Isidro has gained rich clinical experience in treating common eye diseases and fundi diseases.
Besides working at the Aier Eye Hospital in Yinchuan, Isidro often provides free clinic service for local people at various communities as well.
Isidro has made many Chinese friends and he could even communicate with his patients with simple Chinese words now. A lover of Ningxia wheat food, Isidro has already learned to eat noodles with chopsticks.
This summer Isidro visited the Shapotou scenic spot in Zhongwei and vineyards in the foothills of Helan Mountain with his friends. In his eyes, China is a beautiful country with profound cultural legacy. He takes China as his second hometown. (Xinhua/Mao Zhu)

This photo taken on Sept. 26, 2024 shows Isidro Castaneda Silva (C) communicating with colleagues during a free clinic session at Jinghu community in Yinchuan, northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Cuban ophthalmologist Isidro Castaneda Silva came to Yinchuan in 2023. Since he graduated from a medical college in Santiago of Cuba with a doctor’s degree more than three decades ago, Isidro has gained rich clinical experience in treating common eye diseases and fundi diseases.
Besides working at the Aier Eye Hospital in Yinchuan, Isidro often provides free clinic service for local people at various communities as well.
Isidro has made many Chinese friends and he could even communicate with his patients with simple Chinese words now. A lover of Ningxia wheat food, Isidro has already learned to eat noodles with chopsticks.
This summer Isidro visited the Shapotou scenic spot in Zhongwei and vineyards in the foothills of Helan Mountain with his friends. In his eyes, China is a beautiful country with profound cultural legacy. He takes China as his second hometown. (Xinhua/Mao Zhu)

This photo taken on Aug. 21, 2024 shows Isidro Castaneda Silva visiting the Yuanshi Winery in Yinchuan, northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Cuban ophthalmologist Isidro Castaneda Silva came to Yinchuan in 2023. Since he graduated from a medical college in Santiago of Cuba with a doctor’s degree more than three decades ago, Isidro has gained rich clinical experience in treating common eye diseases and fundi diseases.
Besides working at the Aier Eye Hospital in Yinchuan, Isidro often provides free clinic service for local people at various communities as well.
Isidro has made many Chinese friends and he could even communicate with his patients with simple Chinese words now. A lover of Ningxia wheat food, Isidro has already learned to eat noodles with chopsticks.
This summer Isidro visited the Shapotou scenic spot in Zhongwei and vineyards in the foothills of Helan Mountain with his friends. In his eyes, China is a beautiful country with profound cultural legacy. He takes China as his second hometown. (Xinhua)

This photo taken on Sept. 26, 2024 shows Isidro Castaneda Silva reading at his home in Yinchuan, northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Cuban ophthalmologist Isidro Castaneda Silva came to Yinchuan in 2023. Since he graduated from a medical college in Santiago of Cuba with a doctor’s degree more than three decades ago, Isidro has gained rich clinical experience in treating common eye diseases and fundi diseases.
Besides working at the Aier Eye Hospital in Yinchuan, Isidro often provides free clinic service for local people at various communities as well.
Isidro has made many Chinese friends and he could even communicate with his patients with simple Chinese words now. A lover of Ningxia wheat food, Isidro has already learned to eat noodles with chopsticks.
This summer Isidro visited the Shapotou scenic spot in Zhongwei and vineyards in the foothills of Helan Mountain with his friends. In his eyes, China is a beautiful country with profound cultural legacy. He takes China as his second hometown. (Xinhua/Mao Zhu)

This photo taken on Sept. 26, 2024 shows Isidro Castaneda Silva eating noodles at a restaurant in Yinchuan, northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Cuban ophthalmologist Isidro Castaneda Silva came to Yinchuan in 2023. Since he graduated from a medical college in Santiago of Cuba with a doctor’s degree more than three decades ago, Isidro has gained rich clinical experience in treating common eye diseases and fundi diseases.
Besides working at the Aier Eye Hospital in Yinchuan, Isidro often provides free clinic service for local people at various communities as well.
Isidro has made many Chinese friends and he could even communicate with his patients with simple Chinese words now. A lover of Ningxia wheat food, Isidro has already learned to eat noodles with chopsticks.
This summer Isidro visited the Shapotou scenic spot in Zhongwei and vineyards in the foothills of Helan Mountain with his friends. In his eyes, China is a beautiful country with profound cultural legacy. He takes China as his second hometown. (Xinhua/Mao Zhu)

This photo taken on Aug. 20, 2024 shows Isidro Castaneda Silva posing for photos with a camel at Shapotou scenic spot in Zhongwei, northwest China’s Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region. Cuban ophthalmologist Isidro Castaneda Silva came to Yinchuan in 2023. Since he graduated from a medical college in Santiago of Cuba with a doctor’s degree more than three decades ago, Isidro has gained rich clinical experience in treating common eye diseases and fundi diseases.
Besides working at the Aier Eye Hospital in Yinchuan, Isidro often provides free clinic service for local people at various communities as well.
Isidro has made many Chinese friends and he could even communicate with his patients with simple Chinese words now. A lover of Ningxia wheat food, Isidro has already learned to eat noodles with chopsticks.
This summer Isidro visited the Shapotou scenic spot in Zhongwei and vineyards in the foothills of Helan Mountain with his friends. In his eyes, China is a beautiful country with profound cultural legacy. He takes China as his second hometown. (Xinhua)