International Cooperation and The Cuban Health System from A Social Perspective

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international cooperation in health, developing, social approach, science, technology, health systems, human Resources

Abstract

Introduction: The political, social and economic approaches, from which international cooperation in health is channeled, influence the development of health systems. Its proper use enhances the achievements as a complement to government efforts to improve the population health.

Objective: To analyze the evolution of international cooperation in health in Cuba 1960 to 2018 and the link with the development of the National Health System from a social perspective.

Methods: A qualitative documentary research was carried out, based on the historical-logical method. The study period was from 1960, when the National Health System was created, to 2018. From a social perspective, the theoretical relation between the evolution of international cooperation in health and the development of the Cuban National Health System is addressed.

Conclusions: The capacities of human and scientific-technical resources of Cuba, together with the development of the health system, constitute a strength that allows adequate use of the resources received by international cooperation, with marked social approach and for the benefit of health of the population.

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Evelyn Martínez Cruz, Ministerio de Salud Pública. Dirección de Relaciones Internacionales

Jefe Departamento Organizmos Internacionales. Dirección de Relaciones internacionales. Ministerio de Salud Pública

Digna Edelsys Hernández Meléndrez, Escuela Nacional de Salud Pública

Profesor Titular. Investigador Titular, Dra. en Ciencias Psicológicas.

Tomás Reinoso Medrano, Escuela Nacional de Salud Pública

Profesor Titular y Consultante. Doctor en Ciencias Médicas

Published

2022-02-02

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Martínez Cruz E, Hernández Meléndrez DE, Reinoso Medrano T. International Cooperation and The Cuban Health System from A Social Perspective. Rev Cubana Salud Pública [Internet]. 2022 Feb. 2 [cited 2025 Jan. 14];48(1). Available from: https://revsaludpublica.sld.cu/index.php/spu/article/view/3030

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