Cuban Influencer in Miami Outraged Over Medical Care for Her Son in Cuba: "Speechless"

Renowned Cuban actress and influencer, Eileen Morales, famously known as La Cubana de TikTok, who now resides in Miami, recently took to her social media platforms to voice her concerns about the worsening healthcare situation her family is facing in Cuba. "The situation in Cuba keeps deteriorating, becoming more critical and pathetic. But I'm not here to make another video about how Cuba is under dictatorship, a victim of communism for countless years—we're all aware of that," Morales started. "I'm here to delve deeper into the loss of values, humanity, and essence among Cubans," she continued.

Morales revealed that both her mother and son are currently ill in Cuba. "As many of you know, my mom and son are still in Cuba. They're sick because they need medical prescriptions and medication. Each of them has a condition where, from afar, I can assist and improve their quality of life. I'm proud and soon they'll be with me," she explained.

The influencer expressed her frustration over the medical care her son received. "How is it possible that my son, with a medical condition, receives a temporary medication in the emergency room until he can see a certified doctor? The appointment, which was scheduled a month later, was missed because the doctor was in a meeting. This delay extends to a second month, continuing with the same temporary medication without proper examination. I have to send dollars to purchase this medication and, once again, the doctor was absent for the follow-up appointment due to another meeting."

Morales questioned the situation: "Someone explain to me what's happening. We know what it's like to be victims of a dictatorship, but a doctor? Don't be a doctor. Delegate!" she exclaimed. "There's no medicine in Cuba, and I can't believe it. These are children relying on you for their health, yet you're in meetings twice! At least try to resolve things with a small gift or a bottle of oil, but even that doesn't work because there's no ethical standard."

Visibly affected, Morales concluded, "You have a list of children who need you, and you're in meetings for two consecutive months? It's terrible, just terrible, speechless." Her video sparked a flood of comments on TikTok, with many users voicing support and sharing similar experiences. One user questioned, "Why don't your mom and son leave Cuba? You can't because of your lack of US documentation, but why not them?" Another responded, "How can they leave? They have conditions. The mom might have diabetes or high blood pressure and the son might have special needs... it's difficult."

One poignant testimonial came from a user who shared, "My father-in-law had a stroke days ago and has been in the emergency room at Covadonga for five days without a CT scan due to broken equipment and no ambulance to transfer him to Fajardo. That's the end of the story." Another user noted, "My mom has been waiting over two years for eye surgery because she's blind in one eye and losing sight in the other, yet nothing has been done. Cuba hurts."

Another commenter remarked, "There are no doctors left in Cuba; most have gone to Venezuela to work for the government in CDI." One pointed out bluntly, "In Cuba, medicine can't be privatized because communists don't allow it, and unfortunately, public services are the only option, even if you have money, it doesn't help much."

Some questioned Morales for publicly sharing the situation. "You shouldn't say too much, or the government might target your family," warned one user. However, another countered with support, "God bless you, daughter. Keep helping your family until they're with you. Greetings from Venezuela."

Morales’ testimony highlights the deep-seated issues within Cuba’s healthcare system, which is often touted as a revolutionary achievement in official speeches but is faced with a stark reality of medication shortages, a lack of medical professionals, health worker emigration, and a general decline in care quality.

Social media has emerged as a vital platform for bringing these issues to light, often ignored or silenced by official channels. Eileen Morales's story is just one of many illustrating the despair of countless Cuban families.