The beauty of the Cuban people is once again among the island's chief attractions. But mixed with an economy that can afford neither quality condoms nor prevention efforts, it's a recipe for disaster. But Cuba may in fact have lost control of the epidemic. For the past two years, there has been a soaring increase in reported new HIV infections. The onslaught of AIDS could not come at a worse time, since the public health system, once Cuba's pride and joy, has all but collapsed.
People typically take their own sheets to the hospitals.
After a week in Cuba, the Merck representatives recommended to proceed. Cuba made sense since it had a small epidemic, good controls from the sanatoria system, and limited experience with AIDS drugs. But it was not to be. The US Treasury Department found Merck had violated US law and fined the company. The only thing this effects is people.