From the 8th February to the 31st May in the Unit of Tropical Medicine and International Health Vall d'Hebron Drassanes of the Catalan Institute of Health (ICS) "Historias de Cubal" will be shown, a compilation of pictures taken by the photographer from Madrid, Jesús Robisco.The pictures show how life goes on in Nossa Senhora da Paz's Hospital with whom Vall d'Hebron Hospital have been collaborating for more than 10 years. This health centre is located in Cubal, a small village in Angola, a place where, after decades of war, the population have one of the world's worst health indicators due to the great malnutrition prevalence. In fact, immune system weakness increases the risk of suffering infectious diseases. Those diagnosed with tuberculosis, one of the most extended illnesses of this area, stay hospitalized for several months, becoming part of the centre's daily life.Nossa Senhora da Paz's Hospital offers medical coverage to 250.000 people, most of all to patients with infectious diseases, which represent the first cause of hospitalization. Recently, VHIR, Probitas foundation and this Angolan medical centre signed an agreement to send resources to improve the hospital laboratory and give training courses to the local staff. Three years ago, VHIR accomplished a http://en.vhir.org/portal1/news-detail.asp?contentid=171586&contenttypeid=295 fundraising campaign to bring to Cubal advanced diagnostic machines.http://shop.jesusrobisco.com The photographs shown can be purchased and the benefits will be invest in the tuberculosis centre rehabilitation to improve patients' conditions. Altogether, the exhibition is a valuable lesson of strength and learning, reflecting the authenticity of the patients. A direct proof of their fight and hopes.