Healthcare professionals in the province of Holguin reaffirmed their commitment to the continuity of medical services. For the population amidst the difficult situation facing Cuba. Exacerbated by the tightening of the US blockade.
This was confirmed in a post published on the official Facebook page of the Provincial Health Directorate. Which highlighted the work of the healthcare personnel, their compassion, and dedication. To ensuring the continuity of medical care under exceptional circumstances.
Through this social network, Dr. Julio Yamel Verdecia Reyes, General Director of Health in Holguin. He reported on the necessary and temporary measures being implemented in the sector. In response to the complex energy situation currently affecting the country.
In this regard, he reiterated that essential services. Such as the maternal and child health program and treatment for patients with terminal illnesses will be maintained. The publication states that admission and treatment will be guaranteed for the more than 200 patients requiring hemodialysis at the five hospitals that provide this service in the province.
It also adds that the Family Doctor program will be strengthened. Continuing to provide services to the population and care to the most vulnerable groups. It clarifies that although surgical activity will decrease. Surgeries deemed essential for preserving life will continue.
Similarly, the statement explains that protecting pregnant women is another fundamental pillar. Therefore, all pregnant women at term, starting at 37 weeks, will be admitted to the hospital.
Furthermore, it reports that to optimize the use of scarce fuel, ambulance service for medical emergencies will be prioritized. Until the situation improves, the Community Outreach program of multidisciplinary health teams to other municipalities will be suspended. Although this activity will continue within the municipalities themselves with their own professionals.
In this phase, stricter mechanisms will be established to optimize the use of the sector’s limited resources. Also prioritize essential activities such as the continuation of epidemiological control measures.
On January 29th, US President Donald Trump signed an executive order declaring a so-called “national emergency.” Establishing a process to impose tariffs on goods from countries that supply crude oil to Cuba. This decree is part of Washington’s current maximum pressure policy against the island.
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