On Monday, Miguel Díaz-Canel provided figures that highlight a stark reality Cubans have been facing for years in pharmacies and hospitals: just a mere 30% of essential medications are available across the island. Social media has seen a surge in pleas for help to acquire everything from basic medications to disposable materials, medical equipment, or resources for cancer patients. However, his remarks overlooked other contributing factors to Cuba's healthcare deterioration, such as lack of investment and maintenance, management issues, infrastructure decay, and the failure of the national industry to consistently supply the needed medications.