Health
WHO chief warns Cuba's health situation is deeply concerning
The World Health Organization director-general has called the current health situation in Cuba deeply concerning amid energy shortages affecting hospitals and medical care.
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus stated that Cuba's health situation is deeply concerning as energy shortages and power outages linked to the US fuel blockade are disrupting healthcare services. Many surgeries have been postponed, and patients including cancer cases and pregnant women face increased risks due to lack of reliable power for medical equipment and vaccine cold chains. The island's clinics and ambulances are under intense strain, and the WHO is urging international support to protect the Cuban population and prevent further deterioration of an already fragile health system.
- Status
- active
- Location
- Cuba
- Date added
- 2026-03-26 09:07 UTC
- Last updated
- 2026-03-26 09:07 UTC
- Source
- Le Monde
- Connected threats
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