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Cuban medical cooperation in Haiti: one of the world's best-kept secrets.

Authors :
Kirk EJ
Kirk JM
Source :
Cuban studies [Cuban Stud] 2010; Vol. 41, pp. 166-72.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

This article analyzes Cuba's medical role in Haiti since Hurricane Georges in 1998, with particular emphasis on the Cuban government's response to the 2010 earthquake. The article examines two central themes. First, it assesses the enormous impact on public health that Cuba has made since 1998, and second, it provides a comparative analysis of Cuba's medical role since the earthquake.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0361-4441
Volume :
41
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Cuban studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
21510332