Hermanos Ameijeiras Hospital
Coverage of Hermanos Ameijeiras Hospital in the Nexus archive.
- Once a source of national pride, Cuba’s healthcare system declines as energy shortages deepen crisis
Cuba's healthcare system, once a national pride, is deteriorating due to energy shortages linked to U.S. sanctions. Hospitals face shortages of medical supplies and equipment, leaving patients like Irisleydis Tristá without critical care. The United Nations has launched a $94 million emergency plan to address the crisis.
- Once a source of national pride, Cuba's healthcare system declines as energy shortages deepen crisis
Cuba's healthcare system is deteriorating due to energy shortages linked to U.S. sanctions, leaving patients without critical care like CT scans. Hospitals face shortages of medical supplies and equipment, while doctors and technicians leave the country. The crisis worsened after U.S. actions against Venezuela disrupted fuel supplies.
- A garbage crisis engulfs Havana as fuel shortages stall trash pickup
Havana is facing a garbage crisis as fuel shortages halt trash collection, leading to unsanitary conditions, health concerns, and citizen-led cleanup efforts. The crisis is linked to a U.S. energy blockade causing power outages and water shortages, with residents burning waste and struggling with overflowing trash piles.