A recent article published by Science warns of the growing pressure faced by hospitals, research centers, and laboratories in Cuba due to a combination of critical factors. The publication notes that the U.S. embargo, combined with fuel shortages, prolonged blackouts, and logistical challenges, is severely affecting the island’s healthcare system and scientific activity.
The report states that the crisis has forced the suspension of clinical trials, interruptions in medical care processes, and disruptions in the production of medicines and biotechnology. In response to these challenges, Cuban institutions have resorted to emergency solutions, including the use of generators and solar panels, to keep essential operations running.
Science emphasizes the direct impact that U.S. policies have on the work of Cuban doctors, researchers, and patients, highlighting that sectors historically recognized for their advances now face serious obstacles to sustaining their activities.
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https://www.science.org/content/article/u-s-blockade-bites-cuba-s-health-care-and-science-suffer