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International medical collaboration: lessons from Cuba

Castell� Gonz�lez, Mauro; Pons V�squez, Reinaldo; Rodriguez Bencomo, David; Choonara, Imti

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Mauro Castell� Gonz�lez

Reinaldo Pons V�squez

David Rodriguez Bencomo

Imti Choonara



Abstract

Over 50,000 Cuban health professionals are currently working overseas in 67 different countries. They work in conjunction with local health professionals. The majority work in primary care in deprived areas. The aim is to reduce morbidity and mortality but also improve health in the long term by training local health professionals, and building both institutions and a structure to deliver health care alongside educating the local population. Cuba is a small, middle-income country. It has, however, made a significant international contribution in relation to medical collaboration. Cuba’s international collaboration is based on the principles of social justice and equity for all. It has set an example for other countries to emulate.

Citation

Castelló González, M., Pons Vásquez, R., Rodriguez Bencomo, D., & Choonara, I. (2016). International medical collaboration: lessons from Cuba. Children, 3(20), https://doi.org/10.3390/children3040020

Journal Article Type Article
Acceptance Date Oct 11, 2016
Publication Date Oct 18, 2016
Deposit Date Oct 20, 2016
Publicly Available Date Oct 20, 2016
Journal Children
Electronic ISSN 2227-9067
Publisher MDPI
Peer Reviewed Peer Reviewed
Volume 3
Issue 20
DOI https://doi.org/10.3390/children3040020
Keywords child health; Cuba; access to healthcare
Public URL https://nottingham-repository.worktribe.com/output/822890
Publisher URL http://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/3/4/20
Contract Date Oct 20, 2016

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