GMB Congress fringe meeting: Cuba Vive - End the blockade on health!

Bayview Suite, Bournemouth International Centre

Monday, 10 June 2024, 12:45pm

US sanctions are depriving 11 million Cubans of vital medicines and surgical supplies

Cuba’s commitment to health as a human right has helped the country achieve world-renowned health services for its people. Today, these achievements are under threat from the 62 year US blockade and increased sanctions.

Cuba’s dedicated health professionals struggle with limited resources. From surgical supplies to spare parts, paracetamol to sutures: items readily available here are increasingly hard to come by. Today these unprecedented shortages are costing lives.

In response, the Cuba Solidarity Campaign has launched Cuba Vive, an appeal to send containers of life-saving medicines, surgical supplies and medical equipment to Cuba.

Help break the blockade on health. Come to this fringe meeting to find out how you can support Cuba Vive and provide urgent medical aid for Cuba.

guest speakers

Ismara Mercedes Vargas Walter, Cuban Ambassador to the UK
Rob Miller, Director, Cuba Solidarity Campaign
Chair: Ross Holden, GMB Policy Officer & CSC Executive member

Please note, this meeting is only open to delegates or passholders to GMB Congress.

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