Photo: Courtesy of the Provincial Directorate of Public Health

Solar Panel Installation Benefits Holguin’s Health Sector

The installation of solar panels is benefiting health institutions in the province of Holguin. As part of a strategy to guarantee vital services amidst the country’s energy crisis.

María del Carmen Noris Mariño, a specialist with the General Directorate of the sector. She told the Cuban News Agency that these systems have been installed in polyclinics, hospitals, nursing homes, and maternity wards. To facilitate electricity supply.

Also she highlighted that in municipalities such as Rafael Freyre, Mayari, Moa, and the provincial capital, Some equipment with a capacity of two kilowatts is already operational, having a significant impact on patient care.

Moreover the official reaffirmed the commitment of medical personnel to the health of the people and their willingness. To provide quality care amidst the difficult conditions facing the Caribbean nation.

Faced with fuel shortages caused by the United States’ hostile policy toward Cuba. And the tightening of the economic, commercial, and financial blockade, the health sector reorganized its services. Prioritizing vulnerable segments and isolated, hard-to-reach areas.

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In this regard, community outreach programs and hemodialysis services were reorganized. Also access to specialized institutions was guaranteed for pregnant women with obstetric risks. Additionally, follow-up care for infants, people with disabilities, and senior citizens was strengthened.

Finally Holguin plans to install 153 photovoltaic systems in social institutions, schools, businesses, non-state entities, and hospitals to reinforce essential services in the province.

With information from the Cuban News Agency