World Cuba sent doctors abroad amid pandemic. Now, its own COVID surge has sparked historic protests July 18, 2021July 18, 2021Deirdre Shesgreen, USA TODAYComments Off on Cuba sent doctors abroad amid pandemic. Now, its own COVID surge has sparked historic protests Cuba's "doctor diplomacy" program has been equated to modern-day slavery. Now, it comes under renewed scrutiny as COVID-19 cases contribute to unrest.