What is infomed?

Infomed is a Cuban medical database that provides access to reliable and up-to-date medical information. It was launched in 1991 and is available to Cuban health personnel, researchers, and teachers at no cost. Infomed provides a wide range of services including clinical practice guidelines, scientific journals, educational resources, communication tools, and online courses. The platform also offers access to international medical databases such as MEDLINE and EMBASE, as well as specialized databases on topics such as tropical diseases and HIV/AIDS. Infomed is considered a valuable resource for Cuba's healthcare system and has become a model for other countries seeking to develop similar systems.