Geographic areas: Throughout Jamaica, with a
larger presence in South-East and Western
regions.
Health areas: Intensive and internal medicine,
hematology, general comprehensive medicine,
ophthalmology, nephrology, neonatology, and
stomatology; nurses specializing in intensive
therapy, hemodialysis, emergencies,
neonatology, primary care; pharmacists and
medical technology engineers.
Documented Cases: Yes
Documented Agreements: No
Current facts:
• Active personnel: 549
• Defections: 75 (estimated)
• Did not return to Cuba: 75 (estimated)
• Prohibited from returning: 20 (estimated)
Official statistics available:
Yes Most relevant violations: Workers are not
given a copy of their contract, have their
passport taken, are not allowed to take their
diplomas; strict curfews, workload of over 50
hours per week; are not allowed to live by
themselves – they must live with others to
better control their movements; must pay for
their own return, and lose benefits, if they end
their participation before the mission
concludes; must pay for their own lodging and
food.