Heberprot-P Cuba Treatment Cost for Iraqi Patients: Complete Breakdown

What's Included in the Program

Cuba's diabetic foot treatment program with Heberprot-P is all-inclusive for Iraqi patients:

Medical care: • Comprehensive vascular, neurological, and wound assessment • Doppler studies and blood tests • Surgical debridement (if needed) • Heberprot-P intralesional injections (3x/week for the treatment duration) • Specialized wound dressings and offloading devices • Infection management (antibiotics if needed) • Diabetes management and blood sugar optimization • Multidisciplinary medical team (vascular surgeon, diabetologist, wound care specialist)

Accommodation & support: • Accommodation for patient and one accompanying family member • Meals (halal available on request) • Airport pickup and drop-off • Arabic-speaking patient coordinator throughout the stay • Prayer facilities and schedule accommodation

Aftercare: • Comprehensive medical report for the patient's Iraqi physician • Foot care and footwear education • Telemedicine follow-up consultation(s) • Recommendations for preventing recurrence

There are no hidden costs. SMC Salud provides transparent pricing after medical review, once the treatment plan is confirmed based on the patient's individual wound assessment.

Cost Comparison: Treatment vs. Amputation

When evaluating the cost of Heberprot-P treatment in Cuba, Iraqi patients should consider the alternative costs of amputation and long-term disability:

Direct amputation costs in Iraq: • Amputation surgery: 3,000,000-8,000,000 IQD (private hospital) • Hospital stay and post-surgical care: 2,000,000-5,000,000 IQD • Prosthetic limb: 2,000,000-10,000,000 IQD (and needs replacement every 3-5 years) • Physical rehabilitation: 1,000,000-3,000,000 IQD • Total first-year cost: 8,000,000-26,000,000 IQD

Long-term costs of amputation: • Ongoing prosthetic maintenance and replacement • Reduced or lost income due to disability • Increased risk of complications (contralateral amputation, cardiovascular events) • Psychological support and mental health care • Home modifications for accessibility • Estimated lifetime cost: 50,000,000-150,000,000+ IQD

Cuba's Heberprot-P program: • All-inclusive: treatment + medical care + accommodation + meals + coordination • Typically a one-time treatment (though follow-up may be needed for recurrent ulcers) • Preserves the limb, avoiding prosthetic costs and long-term disability • Patient returns to normal life and work • The comprehensive medical report enables continued care with the patient's Iraqi physician

When compared to the total cost of amputation — including surgery, prosthetics, rehabilitation, lost income, and ongoing disability-related expenses — Cuba's Heberprot-P program represents not just a medical alternative but a financial one as well. The investment in limb preservation pays dividends for the rest of the patient's life.

Payment methods for Iraqi patients: • Secure online payment gateway (Visa/MasterCard) • International bank transfer in EUR, USD, or other major currencies • SMC Salud provides all necessary documentation and receipts

Financial Planning & Insurance

Iraqi patients should consider the following financial planning aspects:

Iraqi health insurance: • Iraqi public health insurance does not cover treatment in Cuba. • Private health insurance in Iraq typically does not cover international medical treatment — check with your provider. • Some specialized international health insurance plans may cover treatment abroad — review your policy.

Financial tips: • Request a transparent cost estimate from SMC Salud before committing — pricing is provided after medical review. • The program includes accommodation and meals, reducing separate travel expenses. • Consider that limb preservation avoids the far greater long-term costs of amputation and disability. • Save all receipts and medical documentation for potential insurance reimbursement or tax purposes. • If multiple family members are contributing, SMC Salud can provide documentation for shared financial responsibility. • The comprehensive medical report can be shared with the patient's Iraqi physician for continued coordinated care, maximizing the value of the investment. • Telemedicine follow-up consultations are included, reducing the need for costly return trips to Cuba for routine monitoring.