Cuba

The project was developed as an emergency response after Hurricane Melissa struck Havana, causing the collapse of a section of the perimeter wall of the San Juan de Dios Sanatorium, located in the La Fortuna neighborhood of the Marianao municipality. This situation...

The Hospitaller Order of Saint John of God has three centers in Cuba, providing services in the areas of mental health and geriatrics, where the situation is complex due to the many challenges that exist at the healthcare level. Cuba is one of the countries with the highest rates of mental illness and geriatric care in the world.

The care work of the Brothers of St. John of God at the San Rafael Home Clinic began in December 1949, initially focusing on the care of children with serious bone problems, especially those affected by polio. Over time, and...