The Opposition People's National Party (PNP) says it is gravely concerned about the silence of the government on the efforts by a United States legislator to introduce a new law targeting countries that have accepted Cuban healthcare workers in the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Spokesperson on Health, Dr Morais Guy, says he is very troubled by the lack of response given that Jamaica recently invited and accepted the assistance of Cuban healthcare personnel in the country's current fight against COVID-19.

Scott has reportedly accused the Cuban government of participating in human trafficking through its health missions, a claim it has rejected.

"For over 40 years, Jamaica has been benefiting from the assistance of Cuban healthcare workers and we cannot remain silent or be bullied into adopting the political agenda of another country," he continued.

Since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Cuban healthcare workers have gone to work in all parts of the world and their valour must be commended, said Guy.