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Document 0920
DOCN M9620920
TI Cuba: plenty of care, few condoms, no corruption.
DT 9602
AU Veeken H; Medecins Sans Frontieres, Amsterdam, Netherlands.
SO BMJ. 1995 Oct 7;311(7010):935-7. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE
MED/96011319
AB The health system in Cuba guarantees accessibility to the entire
population, is free of charge, and covers the spectrum from vaccinations
to sophisticated interventions. The results are impressive: Cuba's
health figures are on a par with developed countries that have 20 times
the budget. The country is experiencing a difficult period because of
the collapse and loss of support from the Soviet Union; over 30 years'
trade embargo by the United States; and the gradual change from a
centrally planned economy towards more of a free market system.
Shortages are experienced in every sector, and maintaining health care
services at the current level is too expensive. Doctors and nurses
continue to work towards the goal of health for all Cubans, even though
their salaries are minimal. Signs of negligence or corruption, often
seen in other socialist countries where incentives for output are
lacking, are unknown. Topics such as family planning and AIDS deserve
immediate attention.
DE Cuba *Delivery of Health Care/ORGANIZATION & ADMIN Health Care
Rationing Health Promotion Health Services/ORGANIZATION & ADMIN
Health Services Accessibility Human HIV Infections/THERAPY Sex
Behavior State Medicine JOURNAL ARTICLE
SOURCE: National Library of Medicine. NOTICE: This material may be
protected by Copyright Law (Title 17, U.S.Code).