Hi Emily,
I hope this email finds you well.
Given the current state of the world, I have been using a lot more of my time to learn about Cuba and the current climate. I did not think it was going to be tough because well, my entire family is Cuban! However, Cuban media is heavily censored, and the information people receive must first be approved by the government. The information is biased and fits the agenda of the current regime, leaving the people in the dark.
Covid-19 has left people without many resources, some of which were already difficult to find before the pandemic. I was surprised to find out that doctors have started distributing homeopathic medications like PrevenHo-Vir, to everyone on the island in hopes of helping strengthen the immune system and reduce the number of Covid cases. The medication was distributed for free at clinics, hospitals, and even door to door.
I am currently working on an article, highlighting Cuba’s approach in using homeopathic medications and how information on medications are made available to the people of Cuba. Cuban drug regulatory authority has approved the medication made by BioCubaFarma and clarified that it is not a cure, instead it is an alternative in preventing emerging viral infections and existing ones like the flu and dengue. After speaking with different people on the island via Facebook, I learned that other homeopathic medications have been used to treat other conditions and proven to be effective. I wanted to know how people on the island learn about medications and their effectiveness. As I continued to do research and conduct interviews, I learned about the InfoMED website. This site is made available to all those with internet access of the island, to learn about all thing’s health related. However, Internet limited access is limited, and people tend to get their information from family, friends, and the doctors who have distributed the medication.
I am almost certain that this article is perfect for your publication and would love to share it with you.
Best,
Diana Iser