Castro greatly improved the healthcare system for the entire country as it became a leading priority during the 1959 revolution. During the previous government health care was not viewed as a major concern, this was reflected by health care budget and by the number of facilities available to the lower class and black population in Cuba. With daily struggles preventing a large number of the population from getting the medical attention they deserved, all this changed as Castro ensured that health care became more accessible. Breaking down these barriers, Castro increased the health Care budget by significant figures, using a large about the country finances in the process. The new budget allowed him to expand the number of health facilities
