The municipality of Gibara in the province of Holguin is developing an extensive program to improve the quality of life in the 15 vulnerable neighborhoods of this coastal area.
The projects include the extension of the water supply to more than 400 homes, bringing vital services closer, new job offers, sanitation, hygiene and health promotion actions.
Javier Pérez Balmaseda, mayor of that territory, emphasized to ACN that in La Nasa 2, La Corea and La Resbalosa, action is being taken to modify sanitation conditions through investments aimed at incorporating connections to the aqueduct networks and developing cultural community spaces.
In addition, the repair of stores, schools and medical offices is being undertaken, in parallel with the adaptation of areas for healthy recreation, for example, the practice of sports, said the official.
Gibara: Works to improve quality of life in vulnerable neighborhoods
He pointed out that a diagnosis focused on the follow-up of the elderly, pregnant women, people with disabilities and the prevention of adolescent pregnancy and chronic non-communicable diseases is being applied in these communities.
He emphasized that in these settlements, mostly rural areas, fixed and mobile telephone services, education, medical assistance, among others, are guaranteed as a result of the social programs promoted by the Cuban Revolution.Holguín has 45 zones classified as vulnerable, spread in its 14 municipalities, where there is a prioritized government project, with the participation of diverse economic and social sectors to improve the environment and the quality of life of its inhabitants.
The origin of the town of Gibara dates back to January 16, 1817. With its 207 years of foundation, in the northern coast of Holguin, it continues being a long wall in front of the sea open to the world.
With information of Cuban News Agency / Translated by Radio Angulo
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