The Cuban government has granted NBC News rare access to the Institute of Hematology and Immunology in Havana, marking the first time a journalist has been permitted inside a Cuban hospital in more than a decade.

The research facility, located in the capital, specializes in treating complex medical cases. The visit comes as Cuba faces a severe energy crisis characterized by widespread power outages and fuel shortages that are impacting the country's healthcare system.

George Solis of NBC News was given access to document conditions inside the hospital, where medical staff are working to treat patients despite the challenging circumstances created by the ongoing energy problems.

The energy crisis has created operational difficulties for Cuban hospitals, which rely on consistent power supply for medical equipment and patient care. The government's decision to allow media access represents an unusual level of transparency for the Cuban healthcare system.

Cuba has been experiencing significant infrastructure challenges in recent years, with power grid failures and fuel supply issues affecting essential services across the island nation. The healthcare sector, while traditionally a priority for the Cuban government, has not been immune to these broader systemic problems.