The Exchange
Thursday, August 04, 2016
By Caroline Njoroge
Kenya and Cuba are set to commence an exchange programme for medical staff with the Kenyan government looking to tap into the experience of the South American island nation’s renowned healthcare system.
“Cuba has one of the best health models in the world. I believe there is a lot we can share on health,” said President Kenyatta.
He added that this will help boost the government’s quest for providing quality and affordable healthcare to Kenyans.
Cuba is widely regarded as having one of the best healthcare systems in the world with low infant mortality rates and life expectancy of 78 years, one of the world’s highest.
The Cuban healthcare system is State-run (there are no private hospitals or clinics), has a high doctor-patient ratio and offers cheap medicine to its citizens.
“We can also work together in improving our pharmaceutical industries. There is a lot the two countries can learn from each other in this area,” said outgoing Cuban Ambassador Raul Rodriguez Ramos.