In Cuba, official pharmacies are almost empty. Medicines, when they can be found, circulate on the black market at prices far beyond the reach of most families. Faced with this dramatic reality, it is not uncommon for serious illnesses — including some cancers — to be treated with simple plants or a few aspirin tablets. In this context, the parish pharmacies of Placetas and Cienfuegos have become vital places for the local population. They survive solely thanks to donations sent from France and the United States, transported by volunteers and friends of the Mission during their trips. Each box of medicine that arrives represents a real treasure for the sick and their families. In Placetas, the parish pharmacy now manages a database of over 3,000 patients. Since 2024, it has benefited from new stock management software, allowing for more rigorous tracking and organization. Thanks to these tools and to the generosity of donors, a more efficient and fair service can be offered — even though the needs remain enormous.