Webinar Discusses Health Impact of Cuban Oil Blockade

In January 2026, the U.S. administration enacted a strict economic policy aimed at curbing energy shipments to Cuba.

This initiative, often called an oil blockade, utilizes extraterritorial pressure to discourage third-party countries from supplying fuel to the island.

While designed to exert political pressure, the policy has resulted in a 90% contraction of fuel supplies, triggering a severe energy crisis.

The consequences for Cuba's public health system have been devastating.

Beyond the healthcare sector, the energy shortage has disrupted water systems, halted garbage collection, and forced the closure of schools and government offices.

While the U.S. government maintains that these actions are necessary for national security, the humanitarian impact highlights the deep vulnerability of Cuba’s infrastructure, compounded by years of economic sanctions and recent natural disasters.