According to local public health authorities, the initiative is supported by the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies and is part of efforts to strengthen the response capacity of healthcare facilities in light of the current energy situation.

  The source notes that the Red Cross strategy involves using solar energy in primary care centers to prevent essential services from coming to a complete standstill during prolonged blackouts.

  In this regard, it was reported that the PAHO/WHO announced in June that various international organizations are working in Cuba to provide energy support to priority health facilities—including polyclinics, blood banks, and critical hospital areas—through photovoltaic systems.

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