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Homage to Neonatal Nurses in Holguin

A broad program of activities celebrated the National Day of Tribute to Neonatal Nurses in Holguin Province. An essential human resource in the care of newborns.

María del Carmen Noris Mariño, a specialist from the General Directorate of Health, told CNA that the activities included roundtable discussions. Also training talks, recognition of established professionals, and scientific events for the exchange of research.

She emphasized that the events, which began on September 15th, featured topics such as the experiences and challenges of this medical Branch. Health promotion activities, breastfeeding, and new advances in newborn care.

These activities aim to honor the legacy and work of the specialty. Which is included in prioritized indicators of the Child Care Program. Moreover involve institutions such as the Octavio de la Concepción y de la Pedraja Provincial Pediatric Hospital, she reported.

This province in the eastern part of Cuba is home to the Regional Center for Neonatal Surgery. Specializing in the treatment of newborns with congenital malformations in eastern Cuba. Its results include a survival rate of over 95 percent.

In addition, the province has a broad range of research projects related to nursing care for disabled, oncological, and surgical patients. Futhermore in which contribute to improving the quality of services.

With information from CNA