The José Ávila Serrano Polyclinic, located in the town of Velasco, in the province of Holguin. It has added a new electroencephalography (EEG) machine to its intensive care unit. As a strategy to improve care for patients in that community.
The modern technology allows for the evaluation of brain electrical activity in real time. An essential procedure for epileptic seizures, head injuries, or cerebrovascular conditions. Mirna Iris González Céspedes, an official in the health sector in the municipality of Gibara, to which Velasco belongs, told the Cuban News Agency.
She noted that previously, patients with these diagnoses were transferred to the municipal capital or provincial hospitals. Now, however, they can receive immediate care.
González Céspedes indicated that the equipment increases the response capacity in the community and surrounding areas. Also reaffirms the commitment to the health sector amidst the current fuel crisis.
The polyclinic also benefits from the maintenance and repair of its facilities. With the aim of improving comfort for both staff and patients.
Investments in public health encompass medical offices, nursing homes, hospitals, and maternity homes. With an emphasis on vulnerable, rural, and hard-to-reach areas. Also where the revitalization of these environments and the modernization of equipment are prioritized.
Although it is among the sectors most affected by the United States’ hostile policy toward Cuba. The sector maintains priority programs free of charge. Such as Maternal and Child Health and the Family Doctor and Nurse program, among others.
With information from CNA
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