Health & Emergencies
Cuba has a public healthcare system with basic but adequate quality. Tourists must purchase international health insurance.
The public system offers basic care to everyone, including tourists.
Private clinics are limited, mainly in Havana.
| Service | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| General practice visit | 25-50 CUC ($25-50 USD) |
| Emergency room | 100-200 CUC ($100-200 USD) |
| Hospitalization (per day) | 200-400 CUC ($200-400 USD) |
| Emergency surgery | 1,000-3,000 CUC ($1,000-3,000 USD) |
| Ambulance | 50-100 CUC ($50-100 USD) |
| Raio-X | 30-50 CUC ($30-50 USD) |
| Exames de sangue | 20-40 CUC ($20-40 USD) |
* Approximate costs for private care. May vary by region and provider type.
Travel insurance is strongly recommended for Cuba. Private hospitals typically require upfront payment or proof of insurance. Asteroid clients have immediate coverage and 24/7 support in their language.
The main emergency number in Cuba is 106. Asteroid clients can also reach our 24/7 WhatsApp line for immediate multilingual assistance.
The public system offers basic care to everyone, including tourists.
Costs vary by service type. A private clinic visit starts around 25-50 CUC ($25-50 USD), while hospitalization can be substantially higher. Travel insurance covers these costs directly without upfront payment.
Pharmacies in Havana have stock limitations; medication may be unavailable.
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