Health services in the province of Holguin are functioning normally. After adjustments were made to maintain their vitality amidst the limitations of supplies and fuel. Caused by the hostility of the United States government toward Cuba.
At all levels of care, priority is given to vulnerable groups. As well as healthcare coverage in rural and hard-to-reach areas. With the collaboration of medical students, who continue their training while working in healthcare institutions and family doctor and nurse offices.
Julio Yamel Verdecia Reyes, director general of the sector, emphasized to the Cuban News Agency that services in hemodialysis have been reorganized. Other services such as neonatology, neonatal surgery, oncology, and hematology continue to operate, prioritizing quality and accessibility. He emphasized that although community interventions have been suspended. Due to the fuel shortage, access to specialist consultations is guaranteed according to each patient’s needs in all 14 municipalities of the province.
The official stressed that the medical, technical, and nursing staff remain committed to providing the best possible care to the people. Even amidst the shortage of supplies, medications, and raw materials. One of the consequences of the intensified economic, commercial, and financial blockade against the island.
He indicated that the province ensures the availability of blood and provides for urgent and emergency situations. Also where trained personnel are available to provide a rapid response.
Holguin continues to implement measures such as increasing the use of natural and traditional medicine. Admitting pregnant women at term or with obstetric risks due to conditions like diabetes mellitus or hypertension.
With information from CNA
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