English-speaking staff are available at most institutions dealing with foreigners. The International Centre for Neurological Recovery treats patients with multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and other injuries or conditions affecting the nervous system. Additionally, it offers dental services and a full range of plastic surgery, together with holistic treatments, such as ozone-based therapy, acupuncture, Chinese massage and 'creative visualisation'. In 2000 its most famous patient was Diego 'Hand of God' Maradona, who checked in to recover from his cocaine addiction. It is one of the jewels in the crown of Cuba's health system and offers a broad programme of treatment that includes some 41 types of plastic surgery.
Reports are of generally speedy, efficient and attentive treatment.
This slightly grim place out in the suburbs is where Fidel and other Cubans and some foreigners get treated. This hospital is for Cubans, but has designated areas for dollar-paying patients. All Rights Reserved. If you see anything that you know to be incorrect please visit our feedback page so that we can correct it.