The Cuban health system in crisis
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Despite chronic economic difficulties, Cuba has always excelled in the health sector, exporting thousands of doctors and developing high-quality vaccines, particularly during the Covid-19 crisis. But this success story of the Cuban Revolution is running out of steam. With a shortage of medicines and obsolete equipment, Cubans are facing unprecedented health insecurity.