Cubano menuduh penyalahgunaan apotek swasta yang memanfaatkan penyakit rakyat

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A 62‑year‑old Cuban from Matanzas, Carlos Martell Díaz, survived two heart attacks and posted a viral video on Facebook in which he reveals he paid 500 pesos for ten pills of clopidogrel at a private pharmacy. The price, he says, is absurd for retirees and workers. Martell argues that private pharmacies in Cuba are exploiting citizens’ illnesses for profit, charging amounts that the average citizen cannot afford. He labels this as an abuse of the public’s health and an injustice against the people. The video, which quickly circulated online, highlights the stark contrast between Cuba’s state‑run health system and the cost of medications in the private sector. It underscores concerns about equity in access to essential drugs. In his post, Martell calls for regulatory scrutiny and urges the government to intervene to protect vulnerable populations from excessive drug pricing. He points to the broader issue of how medical treatment is priced in the island’s economy. The incident reflects growing discontent among Cubans about rising costs for basic medications, especially for seniors and low‑income workers who rely on public healthcare. It has prompted discussions among citizens about how to prevent profiteering in the pharmaceutical market.