Cuba Platform: Videos Show How Cuba Tackles Health and Social Issues

The Cuba Platform creates short films called 'micros' that showcase Cuba's successful approaches to health care, social equity, and economic development. These videos feature inspiring Cuban leaders and visionaries working on issues like public health, women's empowerment, sustainable agriculture, and racial equity. The collection includes profiles of a family doctor, an agroecologist, feminist economists, and community health workers. Other videos explore Cuba's innovative approaches to dementia care, cycling programs for women, and social education through art. The platform also documents conversations and exchanges between Cuban experts and international visitors learning from Cuba's achievements in areas like health equity and community-based solutions. These educational videos aim to share Cuba's lessons with global audiences interested in social justice and public health innovations.

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