The solidarity organization based in Switzerland is reinforcing its aid in the face of the tightening of the blockade and the energy siege against the island, with projects involving pacemakers, solar energy, and an upcoming General Assembly in Bellinzona.
The NGO mediCuba-Europa, which brings together numerous associations and groups from across the continent and is headquartered in Switzerland, has launched an appeal to redouble solidarity with Cuba in light of the worsening living conditions on the island, due to the tightening of the US blockade and the energy siege of recent months. In a letter sent to its collaborators, the organization’s president, Franco Cavalli, recounts his recent participation in the Our America Convoy, an international caravan that delivered tons of humanitarian aid to Havana at the end of March.
Cavalli describes an “almost surreal” reality: the Cuban capital remains in darkness at night, with long power outages, virtually nonexistent public transportation, and hospitals preparing contingency plans in the face of a potential military invasion. “This scenario is the result of a veritable energy siege,” he notes, emphasizing that, given the silence of many governments, “our solidarity is more necessary today than ever before.” mediCuba-Europa contributed €10,000 to the convoy, and Cavalli personally delivered two suitcases of cancer medications to the National Institute of Oncology and Radiobiology (INOR).
Absolute priority for solar energy
The solar energy campaign has become the organization’s strategic focus. New projects are currently being evaluated at the William Soler Pediatric Hospital and the Matanzas Hospital, where electrical stability is vital for intensive care and surgeries. The goal is to reach 998 kWp installed by the end of 2026 and 1,500 kWp in 2027 in key hospitals across the country, guaranteeing clean and reliable photovoltaic energy for the continuity of healthcare services. Donations can be made to mediCuba-Europa’s accounts with the reference “Energy for Life.”
Pacemakers: “With Our Hearts”
The pacemaker campaign continues to progress strongly. On March 27, 50 new devices were sent, bringing the total to 810 pacemakers, of which 760 have already been received and distributed throughout Cuba. Thanks to the solidarity of associations and individuals, another 150 have already been ordered, with deliveries scheduled for May and July 2026. The goal is to reach 1,000 devices in the second half of the year, for which approximately €50,000 still needs to be raised.
General Assembly in Bellinzona
mediCuba-Europe invites its members and supporters to the 2026 General Assembly, to be held on Saturday, May 30, at 2:00 p.m. (CET) at the Hotel Internazionale in Bellinzona (Ticino, Switzerland), across from the train station. The meeting will analyze the current situation in Cuba, present the status of the campaigns, and define strategic priorities for the coming months. The registration deadline is April 27.
[ SOURCE: www.cubainformacion.tv ]
