<2>Cuba Health Crisis: Blackouts and Fuel Shortages Following Trump Pressure
<3>Struggling to Keep Hospitals Open Amid US Measures
Cuba’s healthcare system is facing unprecedented challenges as the island grapples with regular blackouts and acute fuel shortages. These issues have been exacerbated by US measures aimed at restricting oil supplies to the country, leaving hospitals struggling to keep their lights on and doctors unable to perform basic medical procedures.
<3>The Impact of US Measures
US President Donald Trump’s administration has tightened measures targeting fuel shipments to Cuba, including penalties for countries that supply oil. This has had a significant impact on Cuba’s major suppliers, Venezuela and Mexico, which have been forced to reduce their fuel shipments to the island.
<3>The Humanitarian Crisis
The lack of oil is causing daily power outages in cities and towns across the island, with healthcare professionals reporting that hospitals are unable to keep their lights on. This has made it impossible for doctors to perform basic scans such as x-rays or ultrasounds, leaving patients without access to essential medical care.
<3>Ambulances Out of Action
With no fuel, ambulances are also out of action, leaving patients without access to emergency medical care. This has resulted in reports of staff shortages