Healthcare Services for African Patients
Welcome to Cuba's internationally recognized healthcare system. Through Cuban Medical Services (SMC), patients from across Africa can access specialized medical care, rehabilitation, preventive medicine, medical education, and wellness programs delivered by experienced multidisciplinary teams.
We speak your language — English, French, Swahili
55
African Union Member States
60+
Years of Medical Cooperation with Africa
40+
Countries Served Worldwide
24/7
International Patient Coordination
Comprehensive Care Across Every Specialty
Cuba's medical system offers a full spectrum of specialty care delivered by experienced multidisciplinary teams, supported by modern hospitals and specialized research institutes.
Cuba's Unique Medical Programs
Cuba has developed distinctive therapeutic programs recognized internationally, drawing patients from around the world to its specialized centers.
Cardiology & cardiovascular surgery
Fertility & reproductive medicine
Pediatric specialty care
Plastic & reconstructive surgery
Kidney transplant & nephrology
Mental health services
Wellness & preventive health programs
Every Step Coordinated
Our International Patient Coordination Team supports African patients through every stage of the journey — from the first inquiry to follow-up after returning home.
Medical evaluation before travel
Invitation letters for visa applications
Treatment coordination
Airport reception in Havana
Hotel and accommodation arrangements
Medical interpreters
English- and French-speaking coordinators
Assistance throughout treatment
Follow-up after returning home
African-oriented cuisine & halal meal options
Multi-faith prayer & meditation rooms
Cultural liaison & community support
Accommodation for accompanying family members
Translation of medical documents in your language
Local SIM card & Wi-Fi assistance
A Long-Standing Medical Partnership
Cuba shares decades of medical cooperation with African nations, building trust through care, training and solidarity.
Decades of international medical cooperation with African countries
Highly qualified physicians and specialists
Comprehensive treatment programs
Personalized patient care
Modern hospitals and specialized institutes
International patient coordination
Multilingual support
Strong experience treating patients from across Africa
Decades of Medical Solidarity & Care
For more than 60 years, Cuban medical brigades and institutions have worked alongside African nations — treating patients, training physicians, and responding to public health crises. This enduring partnership is the foundation of the trust African patients place in Cuban healthcare.
Welcoming Patients from All of Africa
African Union member states grouped by region. Wherever you travel from in Africa, our coordinators are ready to assist you.
North Africa
- Algeria
- Egypt
- Libya
- Morocco
- Sudan
- Tunisia
West Africa
- Benin
- Burkina Faso
- Cape Verde
- Côte d'Ivoire
- Gambia
- Ghana
- Guinea
- Guinea-Bissau
- Liberia
- Mali
- Mauritania
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Senegal
- Sierra Leone
- Togo
Central Africa
- Angola
- Burundi
- Cameroon
- Central African Republic
- Chad
- Congo
- DR Congo
- Equatorial Guinea
- Gabon
- São Tomé and Príncipe
East Africa
- Comoros
- Djibouti
- Eritrea
- Ethiopia
- Kenya
- Madagascar
- Mauritius
- Rwanda
- Seychelles
- Somalia
- South Sudan
- Tanzania
- Uganda
Southern Africa
- Botswana
- Eswatini
- Lesotho
- Malawi
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- South Africa
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
African Patient FAQs
Find clear answers about visas, invitation letters, flights, medical records, family accommodation, costs and follow-up care.
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.