Archive: 6 March 2026

Opposition Spokesman on Health Dr. Alfred Dawes says the ending of government’s arrangement with Cuba concerning the deployment of medical professionals, will have negative impacts for Jamaicans.

Speaking to IRIE FM News today, Dr. Dawes highlighted the significant work which has been carried out by Cuban healthcare workers over the years.

He said the field of eye care will be largely impacted.

Dr. Dawes added that while the government has indicated that it is engaging other countries such as Ghana for the provision of health services, he is not sure if they will integrate as smoothly as Cubans did.

Opposition Spokesman on Health Dr. Alfred Dawes says the ending of government’s arrangement with Cuba concerning the deployment of medical professionals, will have negative impacts for Jamaicans.

Speaking to IRIE FM News today, Dr. Dawes highlighted the significant work which has been carried out by Cuban healthcare workers over the years.

He said the field of eye care will be largely impacted.

Dr. Dawes added that while the government has indicated that it is engaging other countries such as Ghana for the provision of health services, he is not sure if they will integrate as smoothly as Cubans did.

Opposition Spokesman on Health Dr. Alfred Dawes says the ending of government’s arrangement with Cuba concerning the deployment of medical professionals, will have negative impacts for Jamaicans.

Speaking to IRIE FM News today, Dr. Dawes highlighted the significant work which has been carried out by Cuban healthcare workers over the years.

He said the field of eye care will be largely impacted.

Dr. Dawes added that while the government has indicated that it is engaging other countries such as Ghana for the provision of health services, he is not sure if they will integrate as smoothly as Cubans did.

Opposition Spokesman on Health Dr. Alfred Dawes says the ending of government’s arrangement with Cuba concerning the deployment of medical professionals, will have negative impacts for Jamaicans.

Speaking to IRIE FM News today, Dr. Dawes highlighted the significant work which has been carried out by Cuban healthcare workers over the years.

He said the field of eye care will be largely impacted.

Dr. Dawes added that while the government has indicated that it is engaging other countries such as Ghana for the provision of health services, he is not sure if they will integrate as smoothly as Cubans did.

Opposition Spokesman on Health Dr. Alfred Dawes says the ending of government’s arrangement with Cuba concerning the deployment of medical professionals, will have negative impacts for Jamaicans.

Speaking to IRIE FM News today, Dr. Dawes highlighted the significant work which has been carried out by Cuban healthcare workers over the years.

He said the field of eye care will be largely impacted.

Dr. Dawes added that while the government has indicated that it is engaging other countries such as Ghana for the provision of health services, he is not sure if they will integrate as smoothly as Cubans did.

Opposition Spokesman on Health Dr. Alfred Dawes says the ending of government’s arrangement with Cuba concerning the deployment of medical professionals, will have negative impacts for Jamaicans.

Speaking to IRIE FM News today, Dr. Dawes highlighted the significant work which has been carried out by Cuban healthcare workers over the years.

He said the field of eye care will be largely impacted.

Dr. Dawes added that while the government has indicated that it is engaging other countries such as Ghana for the provision of health services, he is not sure if they will integrate as smoothly as Cubans did.

Opposition Spokesman on Health Dr. Alfred Dawes says the ending of government’s arrangement with Cuba concerning the deployment of medical professionals, will have negative impacts for Jamaicans.

Speaking to IRIE FM News today, Dr. Dawes highlighted the significant work which has been carried out by Cuban healthcare workers over the years.

He said the field of eye care will be largely impacted.

Dr. Dawes added that while the government has indicated that it is engaging other countries such as Ghana for the provision of health services, he is not sure if they will integrate as smoothly as Cubans did.