Why is it that Cuba is so poor, but it still has free medical care across the country?

To say that Cuba is poor, we actually have to add a quotation mark. In recent years, Cuba’s economy has developed steadily, especially after entering the 21st century. Cuba’s gross national product has tripled and has exceeded 100 billion U.S. dollars. Cuba It is no longer the country we imagined where the people do not have enough to eat. Not only that, Cuba has a total population of more than 10 million, but it can implement free medical care nationwide, and it is a country where medical treatment, medicine, and hospitalization are truly free.

There are two reasons why Cuba can implement free medical care nationwide: 1. During the Castro period, it vigorously developed and rejuvenated the country through science and education. Strategy

Cuba got rid of the control of the United States and chose to join society. After the communist camp, the United States began to impose economic blockades and sanctions on Cuba. Cuba, which was already in a sluggish economic situation, was forced into a desperate situation. At this time, Cuban leader Fidel Castro made a wise decision to vigorously develop the strategy of "rejuvenating the country through science and education" and concentrate all efforts on the development of biogenetic engineering technology. Under the leadership of Castro, the Cuban people worked together to survive the desperate situation and made great achievements in medical technologies such as anti-autoimmune drugs, infectious disease vaccines, cancer vaccines and biopharmaceuticals, and reached international standards. advanced level. Although the United States blocked Cuba, it later opened up cooperation with Cuba in the medical field. Data map | Cuban leader Fidel Castro 2. The Cuban government vigorously promotes free medical care for all

After making outstanding achievements in the development of medical technology, the Cuban government began to return medical achievements to the people. The Cuban government faced great economic pressure at the beginning of its implementation of free medical care, but failed to stem the resolve of its leaders. The hospital initially offered free medical treatment, then free medicine, and finally free hospitalization. The hospital also provides regular physical examinations to prevent the occurrence of diseases. Cuba is not only one of the countries with a low cancer incidence rate in the world, but it is also a famous "anti-cancer capital" in the world, attracting people from all over the world to receive treatment there. In this case, the development of medical standards promotes economic development, and economic development promotes the improvement of the free medical system, forming a virtuous circle.

When Cuba decided to develop biogenetic engineering technology, it was a joke in the eyes of many countries. Who would have thought that under the US blockade, Cuba could still emerge as a "medical power". Cuba may not be considered rich in the eyes of many countries, but the people really live and work in peace and contentment, and their happiness index is also very high.