Alzheimer's Disease Care in Cuba
Advanced neuro-care for Alzheimer's patients — and dedicated support for the families who love them.
50+ Years of Medical Excellence
Accepting International Patients
Patients from 40+ Countries
Treatment Centers
Cuban Biotechnology Pioneer
International Patient Services
Cuba's official channel for international medical care
Servicios Médicos Cubanos (SMC) is the official entity of the Ministry of Public Health of the Republic of Cuba responsible for coordinating medical services for international patients. We connect patients and institutions worldwide with Cuba's public health system — its hospitals, specialists, and biotechnology.
Official Health Entity
Servicios Médicos Cubanos operates under Cuba's Ministry of Public Health, coordinating care across the national health system.
Centers of Excellence
A network of specialized hospitals and clinics offering advanced treatment across oncology, neurology, and regenerative medicine.
International Patients
Dedicated coordination for patients worldwide — visa support, interpretation, accommodation, and continuity of care.
Evidence-Based Innovation
Treatments grounded in Cuban biotechnology and clinical research, developed by the Center of Molecular Immunology and affiliated institutions.
Programs of Excellence
Signature Cuban-developed therapies available through the national health system — each backed by dedicated clinical teams and international patient coordination.
CIMAvax-EGF®
Therapeutic vaccines developed by Cuba's Center of Molecular Immunology that activate the immune system against tumor cells for advanced non-small cell lung cancer.
Immune Activation
Targets EGF growth pathway
Extended Survival
5,000+ patients treated
Heberprot-P®
A recombinant growth factor administered by intralesional injection to stimulate healing in complex diabetic foot ulcers that have not responded to conventional treatment.
Accelerated Healing
Intralesional growth factor
Amputation Prevention
Registered in 26+ countries
NeuralCIM®
A pioneering neuroprotective therapy developed in Cuba, designed to slow cognitive decline and preserve quality of life for patients with Alzheimer's disease.
Neuroprotective
Low-sialic-acid erythropoietin
Cognitive Stabilization
Individualized 4–8 week programs
Pioneering Treatments, Proven Results
Cuba's medical system has developed unique biotechnology treatments and therapeutic protocols recognized by the World Health Organization and international medical communities.
Skin & Dermatology
2Vitiligo Treatment (Melagenin Plus)
Cuba's unique placental extract therapy that stimulates repigmentation in vitiligo-affected skin — attracting patients worldwide.
Psoriasis Treatment (Coriodermina)
Cuban-developed topical therapy from human placental extract that regulates skin cell proliferation and reduces psoriasis inflammation.
Addiction & Mental Health
1Download Our Cuban Treatments Brochure
Get the complete guide to Cuba's internationally recognized medical treatments in a single PDF. Pioneering biotechnology, oncology, neurology and rehabilitation programs — with eligibility, durations and required records for each.
- All 9 core Cuban treatment programs in one document
- Eligibility, duration & required medical reports
- Step-by-step treatment journey for each program
Free download · PDF document · No registration required
SMC Salud
Cuban Treatments — Patient Brochure
Inside this brochure
- 01Oncology & ImmunotherapyCancer Care
- 02Neurological RestorationNeurology
- 03Diabetic Foot Treatment (Heberprot-P)Endocrinology
- 04Vitiligo Treatment (Melagenin Plus)Dermatology
- 05Psoriasis Treatment (Coriodermina)Dermatology
- 06OphthalmologyEye Care
- + 3 more programs
Cuban Medical Treatments on Video
Discover Cuba's breakthrough therapies through these featured videos.
Cuba's Alzheimer's Drug NeuralCIM Offers Hope to Patients
Cuba's NeuralCIM Alzheimer's treatment is giving patients hope — with clinical trials showing 84% of patients improving or stabilizing, American patients are traveling to Havana for care.
Cuban Lung Cancer Drug CIMAvax Giving U.S. Patients Hope
A promising lung cancer treatment from Cuba — CIMAvax-EGF — is getting attention from U.S. patients, some of whom are already traveling there to try the immunotherapy drug. PBS NewsHour reports.
Measurable Results, Real Recoveries
Every patient journey is unique, but our clinical outcomes speak for themselves. Explore recovery data from the treatments behind these success stories.
Carlos M.
CIM, Havana
5,000+
Lung cancer patients treated with CIMAvax-EGF
Several weeks in Cuba for induction, then maintenance on an outpatient basis
Marco B.
CIREN, Havana
4–6 hrs
Daily intensive therapy across disciplines
Programs typically last 4–8 weeks, individualized to the condition
Aisha O.
Frank País Institute, Havana
Reduced
Risk of amputation with growth-factor therapy
Injections three times per week for up to 8 weeks, with comprehensive wound care
Our Doctors in Cuba
Meet the specialists from SMC Salud, CIREN, and Cuba's leading medical institutions — experienced physicians dedicated to your care and recovery.
Dr. Héctor Vera Cuesta
Neurology & Neurological Restoration
MD — General Director, CIREN
30+ years of clinical practice
Spanish · English
Dr. Jorge Alberto Bergado Rosado
Neurological Rehabilitation
MD, PhD — Head of Neurological Restoration, CIREN
30+ years of clinical practice
Spanish · English · Russian
Dr. Carlos Maragoto Rizo
Clinical Neurology
MD — Neurologist, CIREN
25+ years of clinical practice
Spanish · English
Begin Your Path to Healing
Submit your inquiry and our international patient coordination team will review your case and respond within 24–48 hours with a personalized treatment recommendation.
