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Jamaica Ends Medical Cooperation with Cuba Amid U.S. Pressure

3/6/2026

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On March 5, 2026, Jamaica's foreign ministry announced it will end its medical cooperation program with Cuba after failing to agree on new terms.
About 300 Cuban doctors will remain in Jamaica under existing contracts until their tenures end.
Guatemala and Honduras have also canceled similar agreements recently.
Cuba's deputy foreign minister criticized U.S. pressure to limit healthcare access.

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On March 5, 2026, Jamaica's foreign ministry announced it will end its medical cooperation program with Cuba after failing to agree on new terms.
About 300 Cuban doctors will remain in Jamaica under existing contracts until their tenures end.
Guatemala and Honduras have also canceled similar agreements recently.
Cuba's deputy foreign minister criticized U.S. pressure to limit healthcare access.