1 Department of Politics & Public Policy, De Montfort University, Leicester, UK.
2 Department of Politics and Public Administration, University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Int J Health Serv. 2019 Jan;49(1):165-185. doi: 10.1177/0020731418805378. Epub 2018 Oct 11.
This article explores Cuba's health assistance and support for other countries. It explores the rationale and motivations for Cuba's internationalism in health. It then details the various aspects of its health interventions, including emergency relief, strengthening of health systems, treatment programs, training of health professionals, engagement in multilateral cooperation, and biotechnology. The article analyzes the benefits of Cuba's health internationalism for Cuba and for others. It also explores potential adverse consequences and criticisms of Cuba's approach. The article concludes by noting that Cuba has been ahead of the game in integrating foreign policy and health policy and that its experience may hold lessons for other countries seeking to develop global health strategies.
本文探讨了古巴的卫生援助和对其他国家的支持。探讨了古巴在卫生领域的国际主义的理由和动机。然后详细介绍了其卫生干预的各个方面，包括紧急救援、加强卫生系统、治疗方案、培训卫生专业人员、参与多边合作和生物技术。本文分析了古巴卫生国际主义对古巴和其他国家的好处。还探讨了古巴方法可能带来的不利后果和批评。文章最后指出，古巴在将外交政策和卫生政策相结合方面一直处于领先地位，其经验可能为其他国家制定全球卫生战略提供借鉴。
