Grenada will change how it administers Cuban medical missions after the United States asked the Caribbean nation to review the program. Foreign Affairs Minister Joseph Andall and Health Minister Philip Telesford discussed the adjustments during talks in Havana this month. Cuban professionals working in Grenada will receive the same treatment as local medical workers under the new arrangement.
Washington imposed visa restrictions in August on officials from Grenada, Cuba and African nations over the medical program. The State Department claims Cuba exploits doctors by collecting most payments while depriving citizens of health care. Caribbean governments reject this view and say the missions deliver vital medical services across the region.
Grenada praised Cuba for cooperating on the changes while thanking the United States for raising concerns. The government said Cuban medical workers have helped strengthen health care delivery and pledged to train more local professionals. Both nations will continue addressing issues through diplomatic channels despite ongoing tensions with Washington.
Washington imposed visa restrictions in August on officials from Grenada, Cuba and African nations over the medical program. The State Department claims Cuba exploits doctors by collecting most payments while depriving citizens of health care. Caribbean governments reject this view and say the missions deliver vital medical services across the region.
Grenada praised Cuba for cooperating on the changes while thanking the United States for raising concerns. The government said Cuban medical workers have helped strengthen health care delivery and pledged to train more local professionals. Both nations will continue addressing issues through diplomatic channels despite ongoing tensions with Washington.
