Get on platforms against Cuban heels

Area of Science:

• Public Health
• International Relations
• Medical Supply Chain

Background:

• A group of health workers from UNISON visited Cuba.
• The visit highlighted the impact of external factors on healthcare.

Purpose of the Study:

• To inform readers about the consequences of the US economic blockade on Cuba's medical supplies.
• To draw attention to the suffering of the Cuban people due to these shortages.

Main Methods:

• Qualitative observation during a health worker delegation visit.
• Information dissemination through reader communication.

Main Results:

• The US economic blockade has led to a severe lack of essential medical supplies in Cuba.
• This scarcity directly inflicts suffering on the Cuban population.

Conclusions:

• The economic blockade imposed by the US has detrimental effects on Cuba's healthcare system.
• Urgent attention is needed to address the humanitarian impact of the blockade on medical access.