In 2015, Cuba became the first country in the world to receive validation from the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating mother-to-child transmission of HIV and syphilis. A recent in-country assessment of Cuba and Thailand showed that the two countries shared five common features that may have contributed to their success in achieving elimination. Here … Read more
By Sylvia Mathews Burwell, HHS Secretary Earlier this year, President Obama laid out the Administration’s vision for a new relationship with Cuba – one built on cooperation and collaboration on the interests we share. Two weeks ago, I visited Havana to further that vision and lay the groundwork for partnership on specific health priorities. At … Read more
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially recognized Cuba as the first country to eliminate HIV transmission from mother to child. Margaret Chan, MD, director-general of WHO, calls this breakthrough “one of the greatest public health achievements possible.” These measures simultaneously eradicated the transmission of syphilis from mother to child in Cuba, WHO noted. WHO … Read more
By the Cuba Journal staff Given what is at least a strong perception of quality in Cuban healthcare, coupled with world-class beaches, it’s no surprise that Cuba is looking to expand its position in the growing area of health tourism. The island’s health officials have announced plans to expand the island’s health tourism offering, according … Read more
