Abstract

All the countries in the world are struggling to improve their healthcare systems regardless of being rich or poor. Talking about Cuba, it represents an example of well-developed healthcare system and policies which is comparable to developed countries of the world. The success of Cuban healthcare system largely depends upon its strong primary health care system, proper immunization, robust public health policies, treating all the population classes equally providing them with free healthcare services. The control of infection spread and non-communicable diseases also contributes to the success of Cuban Healthcare system. We have discussed the Cuban health care system from start till the current situation and also, we performed SWOT analysis to bring the clearer depiction of the Cuban Healthcare System as it highlights the key internal and external issues which are further discussed in detail.

Highlights

  • According the WHO healthcare systems are responsible for restoring, promoting and maintaining health

  • The success of Cuban healthcare system largely depends upon its strong primary health care system, proper immunization, robust public health policies, treating all the population classes providing them with free healthcare services

  • We have discussed the Cuban health care system from start till the current situation and we performed SWOT analysis to bring the clearer depiction of the Cuban Healthcare System as it highlights the key internal and external issues which are further discussed in detail

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Summary

INTRODUCTION

According the WHO healthcare systems are responsible for restoring, promoting and maintaining health. The Republic of Cuba has been well known and respected for its egalitarian healthcare system It has always put Health on the priority since 1959 and devoted its resources and effort for the development of the National Health System. This system continuously moving near its objectives, making progress towards the universal health goals [4]. The health strategies developed in Cuba have concluded in continuous improvement in the health status of their population which is evident by certain health indicators such as IMR(Infant Mortality Rate), MMR (Maternal Mortality Rate), etc., high physician density, strong primary health care etc. An open debate about the lessons to be erudite from this system takes place

METHODOLOGY
The Foundation of the Cuban Healthcare System
Setting National Goals
National Health Policy
Public Health Programs
The Existing Healthcare System
COVID-19 and CUBA
SWOT Analysis of Cuban Healthcare System
Lessons for Pakistan
CONCLUSION
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