She emphasized that a Jamaican Foreign Ministry review, conducted prior to international scrutiny, found no evidence of human trafficking within the program, which has existed for 50 years.

While acknowledging potential administrative improvements, Johnson expressed Kingston’s confidence in the program’s integrity.

The Jamaica Observer highlights that several Caribbean leaders have staunchly defended the Cuban medical program against threats from the US administration.

The program has provided care throughout the Caribbean, including Jamaica, for many years, primarily through Cuban nurses.

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