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February 26, 2026
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U.S. Sounds Warning on Cuban Doctors Program Following Kenya Agreement

U.S. Sounds Warning on Cuban Doctors Program Following Kenya Agreement

The statements from the United States come days after the U.S courts suspended a Ksh 200 billion health deal with Kenya after the Kenyan court had earlier blocked its implementation...

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The United States has strongly criticized the Cuban medical program, including its presence in Kenya, labeling it as exploitative and a form of human trafficking.

  • U.S. Department of State Secretary Marco Rubio denounced the program, stating doctors are poorly paid with restricted freedom of movement.
  • The criticism comes shortly after Kenya's Ministry of Health signed a cooperation agreement with Cuba to bolster universal health coverage.
  • This stance from the U.S. also follows a separate suspension of a Ksh 200 billion health deal between Kenya and the U.S. by a Kenyan court.

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