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Healthcare
- ▸Cuba's public healthcare system is free and universal — hospitals and policlínicos (polyclinics) serve all citizens.
- ▸Despite economic challenges, Cuba maintains a network of family doctors (médicos de familia) in every neighborhood.
- ▸Hospital access requires your carnet de identidad — register at your local polyclinic upon return.
- ▸Medications can be in short supply — diaspora support for importing essential medicines is common.
- ▸Mental health services are integrated into the primary care system through community polyclinics.
Mental Health Support
- ▸Community polyclinics have psychologists and social workers who can provide mental health support.
- ▸Cuba's sistema de salud includes hospitales psiquiátricos for serious conditions.
- ▸The adjustment back to Cuban life after years in the U.S. can be psychologically challenging — family support is critical.
- ▸Religious communities (Catholic, Santería practitioners) offer informal spiritual and emotional support.
- ▸IOM may have limited engagement in Cuba — check current availability of any external support programs.
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