The Cuban government shows the importance of health, with 24% of the national budget in 2025 allocated to the sector. Of the health budget, 30% of spending is earmarked for the population over 60 years of age.
In 2025, health remains a priority for the Cuban government, with 24% of the overall budget allocated to the sector. Since the family medicine program was implemented in 1984, a high level of universal access to health has been achieved, even in remote areas. The coverage rate of essential services for 2019 was estimated at 80%.
The supreme body approved the Budget Bill, in which more than 30 percent of public health spending is earmarked for people aged 60 and over. Therefore, diseases linked to the aging of the population will be a priority in the coming years and it will be essential to guarantee the necessary resources to treat cancer, reduce waiting lists and improve hospital infrastructure.
