The Octavio de la Concepción y de la Pedraja Pediatric Hospital in Holguin is strengthening the training of its professionals. As part of its strategies to offer quality service to the population.
Héctor Pupo, director of the healthcare institution and head of the provincial Pediatrics group. He told the Cuban News Agency (CNA) that priority is being given to addressing issues. Such as combating the harmful effects of drugs, teenage pregnancy, and accidents.
He highlighted that educational courses and talks are offered. In addition to the work of pediatricians in polytechnic schools and community medical clinics. Which fosters interactive participation in these matters.
The professionals are involved in master’s and doctoral research. Some programs for advancement in teaching categories, postgraduate studies, online courses, and other alternatives. Which are part of their daily work, the director added.
Melvys Calderón Hermida, a specialist at the hospital, explained that within these processes. Also nursing staff play a key role in the care of long-term patients in the Oncology and Hematology departments. They require specific protocols for monitoring and ensuring the survival of infants.
She also pointed out that the medical center trains medical students rotating through the different departments. So not only in medical preparation but also in values formation and in history education projects.
Holguin also has students involved in primary and secondary healthcare. Who participate in monitoring vulnerable populations, promotional activities, the celebration of international anniversaries related to the sector. And open house events at various educational levels.
Moreover these initiatives offer study opportunities for young people who are not currently working in nursing and health technology. Through short-cycle programs and courses for working professionals, an option that promotes quality care.
The Octavio de la Concepción y de la Pedraja Children’s Hospital provides regional services to children in eastern Cuba. In specialties such as neurology and neonatal surgery. It maintains the operation of its vital services even amidst the energy crisis that has affected the country for several months.
With information from CNA
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