5 reasons to go to Cuba for health

Health and quality of life are fundamental elements for human existence, and every year more and more tourists are interested in coming to the island of freedom precisely for this purpose.

The Cuban healthcare system is well known worldwide for its research, medical assistance in hot spots around the planet, and international cooperation in developing new medicines. Of course, one of the most relevant topics in recent years is improving quality of life, and many tourists during their vacation in Cuba consider undergoing diagnostic examinations or wellness treatments.

A developed healthcare system with its network of institutes and facilities is the largest in the Caribbean region and is able to meet the demands of the most demanding clients in terms of restoring physical and mental health. The effectiveness of Cuba’s health policy strategy is reflected in indicators at the level of developed countries, where life expectancy exceeds 73 years, infant mortality is among the lowest in the world, and maternal mortality has significantly decreased.

There are five main areas of medical tourism in Cuba. These are the Cardiology and Cardiovascular Surgery Program; the program for cessation and rehabilitation of addictions; Heberprot-P (treatment of diabetic foot ulcers); treatment of skin diseases (psoriasis and vitiligo); and ophthalmology.

Unique methods have been proposed in Cuba to combat diseases such as retinitis (inflammation of the retina) using products developed by Cuban research centers. Highly developed treatments exist for various ophthalmological pathologies, as well as dermatological diseases, particularly vitiligo. In Cuba, a drug was invented that helps in 76% of cases to overcome this disease – MELAGININ.

Dependence on drugs and alcoholism – in Cuba specialists have found a solution to this problem, and the island’s conditions help place the patient in a pleasant natural environment and tranquility, which promotes healing.

Additionally, there are procedures for weight regulation, combating stress and aging, and conducting diagnostic medical examinations. All this is part of the wide range of services available to interested tourists.

The presence of sun, white sand, warm sea, as well as the hospitality and attentive care of Cuban medical staff, help patients recover quickly and turn treatment into a real vacation.