Cuba's Healthcare Meltdown: A Cautionary Tale for Universal Care The collapse of Cuba's once vaunted healthcare system is a stark reminder that comprehensive social welfare programs can crumble under systemic neglect, economic strain, and external pressures.
The country's universal health coverage, touted as a model for developing nations, has been brought to its knees by US sanctions, natural disasters, and chronic underfunding.
Cuba's achievements in healthcare are undeniable: infant mortality rates have plummeted, infectious disease mortality has decreased, and vaccination rates are among the highest in the world.