The promotional magazine Destino Salud, a monograph by Comercializadora de Servicios Médicos Cubanos, S.A. (CSMC, S.A.), launches a new edition offering a comprehensive overview of health tourism options in Cuba. This editorial effort is the result of collaboration between the CSMC, S.A. communication team and Juventud Técnica of Casa Editorial Abril.
The new issue provides an extensive panorama of Cuba's health tourism diversity, emphasizing the opportunities for international patients to receive personalized medical services, supported by highly qualified and experienced teams both in Cuba and abroad.
In her introductory remarks, Dr. Yamila de Armas Aguila, President of CSMC, S.A., and General Director of the magazine, highlights how Cuba has established itself as an attractive destination, thanks to its robust healthcare system in collaboration with the national biotechnology industry, offering unique products integral to disease treatment protocols.
A standout feature of this edition is the interview with Dr. José Angel Portal Miranda, Cuba's Minister of Public Health, who underscores how the alliance between the health and tourism sectors leverages the strengths of both fields, utilizing the tourism infrastructure to deliver specialized wellness and quality-of-life services.
Dr. Portal also highlights how Cuba's export of academic services contributes to improving the quality of life globally, advocating for universal health, facilitating knowledge transfer, and acquiring new skills. He emphasizes the value of Cuban healthcare professionals, renowned not only for their expertise but also for their warmth, sensitivity, and direct engagement with patients.
In the Leading Services section, the magazine outlines access to treatments offered by CSMC, S.A., particularly for cancer, diabetic foot ulcers, dermatological diseases, and retinitis pigmentosa.
Other topics covered include spinal surgery and orthopedic treatments at the Frank País International Orthopedic Scientific Complex and the Cira García International Clinic, bariatric surgery, and regenerative therapies at Clínica Siboney. This institution has significantly advanced in corporate health, providing continuous care for the accredited diplomatic corps and personnel of joint and foreign enterprises, as well as medical check-ups for foreign personnel arriving on ships and cruises.
The edition features moving stories like "Now I’m a New Person," "Cuba Saved Paulina," and "Cuban Doctors Made My Hope of Seeing Again a Reality," sharing success stories in Cuba’s addiction detox and rehabilitation program, neurological restoration treatments, and effective ophthalmological care and surgery.
Additionally, readers will learn about the 30+ years of service of a Cuban medical collaborator, part of a humanitarian team providing care in remote parts of the world.
The magazine introduces innovative programs such as natural environment treatments for children with autism and disabilities, which not only improve quality of life but also engage families in a comprehensive care model.
It also details the organized medical care Cuba offers at its international hotels and clinics, ensuring continuous care for tourists, and the capabilities developed in tourist centers like Guardalavaca Beach in Holguín Province for dental care.
The magazine includes information on teleconsultation, an innovative option enabling access to medical services from anywhere in the world, catering to those seeking medical attention without immediate travel to Cuba.
Destino Salud also highlights the appeal and opportunities of foreign investment in Cuba's health sector, inviting potential investors to contribute to the development of wellness tourism in the country.
In its final pages, the magazine features a map locating Cuba's network of health tourism institutions and extends an invitation to participate in the II International Health and Wellness Tourism Fair (FITSaldudCuba), to be held from April 21 to 24, 2025.
This new edition not only informs readers about available health services but also promotes a holistic approach to health and wellness in Cuba. With this issue, CSMC, S.A. positions itself as a leader in international health tourism, inviting readers to consider Cuba as their ideal destination for medical treatments and comprehensive wellness.