Guidance

Cuba: forensic institutions

Updated 6 May 2021

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List of forensic institutions in Cuba

Name of Forensic (Coroner’s) facility Email Telephone Address English speaking staff Main specialisation Public/Private facility Accreditation
Instituto de Medicina Legal halina@infomed.sld.cu (537) 881 1677/ 881 1057 Calle Hernan Cortes No. 48 entre Avenida Boyeros y Ave Puentes Grandes, La Habana Yes Forensic Science, Autopsies, Embalming, Cremation Public Yes

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