Cuba says a U.S. energy-related blockade is harming public health and disrupting daily life, with particular effects on children and people needing complex medical treatment. Cuban state-run media reports that Cuba’s healthcare system is strained and that delays and interruptions in services are occurring, including postponed surgeries and disruptions to kidney dialysis treatments. The report also describes heightened risks for children undergoing cancer treatment, stating that some sick children face an increased risk of death. Beyond hospital care, Cuba says the blockade affects everyday living conditions, contributing to challenges in obtaining necessary goods and maintaining health services. The reporting presents Cuba’s assessment of the blockade’s consequences, based on impacts described within Cuba’s healthcare sector. The sources do not provide new independent verification or specific data from U.S. agencies, nor do they detail the blockade’s legal or operational scope.