There is only one Cuba. This vivacious tropical island with music throbbing through its veins has a vivid history and character, kept intact by a half century of economic isolation. It also has a unique healthcare system. Cuba has universal healthcare with a strong focus on primary care, preventative medicine and home health, with basic healthcare for all a national priority. Cuba has long made wide use of traditional and herbal remedies from a pharmacological perspective, from necessity as much as anything.
There has rarely been a better time to visit this exciting country. Still in a time warp from the embargo from which it's only now emerging, Cuba is poised at the beginning of a creative wave of new culture. Experimentation is in the air. This CPD eligible tour follows in the footsteps of previous successful medical tours to Cuba, providing real insight into Cuban society and healthcare.
This tour is eligible for CPD and all participants will be provided with a CPD attendance certificate after the tour. It could also be tax-deductible – please clarify with your accountant.
Since 1995, Hemant Patel has served on the local, national, European, Commonwealth and world pharmacy bodies.
Before retiring, he served the profession of pharmacy as President of the Royal Pharmaceutical Society of Great Britain for four terms and was awarded in 2011 the first ever Charter Award for his contribution to the profession. He also previously served as the Secretary of North East London Pharmaceutical Committee, Chairman of the National Pharmacy Association, and Vice Chair of the Pharmaceutical Services Negotiating Committee.
Hemant has contributed to the role of pharmacists in medicine's safety and effectiveness in use, the introduction of public health services in community pharmacy, and the innovation of SelfCare Pharmacy practice.
Hemant is well known for his personal commitment to improving the profession of pharmacy and the changing needs of patients and the public.
Varadero Extension
The cost of the tour is USD $3,741 per person sharing (excluding international flights and transfers).