Cuba's healthcare crisis deepens as sanctions cut off lifesaving medicines and power
Cuba's healthcare system is nearing collapse as U.S. sanctions tighten the country's oil supply. The crisis has left millions without essential medicines and disrupted critical services. Hospitals now face frequent blackouts, while patients with chronic illnesses struggle to access treatment.
The energy shortages began after the U.S. imposed tariffs on nations supplying oil to Cuba. Fuel rationing followed, crippling ambulances and forcing cuts to public transport. Over 5 million Cubans with long-term conditions now risk worsening health due to drug shortages.
Oncology services have been hit hard, with 16,000 radiotherapy patients and 12,400 chemotherapy patients affected. Kidney disease treatments and emergency care have also suffered. Hospitals report persistent power cuts, making it impossible to maintain consistent care.
The crisis has worsened since the pandemic, with over half a million young Cubans—many of them medical professionals—leaving the country. Low wages, economic hardship, and limited freedoms have driven the exodus. Social media has exposed the struggles, deepening disillusionment among the youth.
The healthcare system's decline leaves patients with fewer options and doctors with dwindling resources. Without relief from sanctions or a stable energy supply, Cuba's medical infrastructure will continue to deteriorate. The impact on cancer care, emergency services, and chronic illness management remains severe.
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