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Briefing: Cuba's escalating health crisis is 'deeply concerning,' says WHO chief
Strategic angle: WHO Director-General highlights severe health impacts due to energy shortages in Cuba.
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Updated 16 days ago
The World Health Organization has raised alarms regarding Cuba's health crisis, attributing it to significant energy shortages. Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus highlighted the severe implications for healthcare services.
Daily power outages reaching up to 20 hours are reported to disrupt medical facilities and healthcare delivery across the island. This situation poses a substantial risk to public health.
The characterization of the situation as 'immense turbulence' underscores the systemic challenges faced by Cuba's healthcare infrastructure, necessitating urgent attention and potential intervention.