Guyana and Cuba Forge New Health Ties | Guyana News

Guyana News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 18, 2026 · 1m

Guyana and Cuba are deepening their healthcare partnership with a major shift: Cuban medical workers now operate under Guyanese labor laws, ensuring fair pay and conditions while preserving vital expertise. After a 2026 overhaul that moved from government-to-government agreements to individual professional contracts, Guyana continues to rely on Cuban doctors and nurses — especially as it invests in its own health infrastructure through digital tools and new facilities. President Ali champions this collaboration as part of broader regional and international engagement, including calls to end…