Cuba is facing a health crisis in 2023 due to the loss of more than 13,300 doctors, exacerbated by the export of medical professionals and a shortage of medical resources.
Current Affairs
By CiberCuba Editorial Team
Tuesday, December 24, 2024
In a year marked by a growing crisis in the Cuban healthcare system, the island lost a total of 13,303 doctors in 2023, representing a severe blow to the country's health infrastructure.
According to the Statistical Yearbook on Public Health and Social Assistance published by the National Office of Statistics and Information (ONEI), the number of doctors in Cuba fell from 94,066 in 2022 to 80,763 in 2023, highlighting a concerning exodus of healthcare professionals.
This exodus is not limited to doctors. The general healthcare staff in Cuba, which includes dentists, nurses, technicians, and other professionals in the field, has also experienced a significant decline, the state entity notes.
The total number of workers in the health sector reached 248,512 in 2023, detailing a decrease of 32,586 compared to the previous year, when the health staff numbered 281,098.
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