The People’s National Party said it is “gravely concerned” that the Government has not yet made a statement on the attempt by the United States to introduce legislation targeting countries that hire Cuban healthcare workers through medical missions.
For decades, the health capacities in Jamaica and other Caribbean countries have been bolstered by Cuban professionals.
“The Cuban people have always stood with the people of Jamaica in challenging times, from the 1970s through to today’s COVID-19 pandemic crisis, when over 140 medical professionals arrived from Cuba to bolster our country’s response to the outbreak of COVID-19,” said Opposition Spokesman on Health Dr Morais Guy.
Guy added that it is important that the Jamaican Government offer firm support for Cuba and lobby other Caribbean Community (CARICOM) countries to follow suit.
“For over 40 years, Jamaica has been benefiting from the assistance of Cuban healthcare workers, and we cannot remain silent or be bullied into adopting the political agenda of another country,” said Guy.
