The health system in Holguin province prioritizes care for children with severe disabilities. Even amidst fuel and resource limitations caused by the hostile policies of the United States government against Cuba.
In the province, where there are more than three thousand children with these diagnoses. It consultations continue in primary and secondary healthcare. With the participation of experts in Orthopedics, Physiatry, Neurology, and other specialties.
Sandra Gurris Hidalgo, a physician with the general directorate of the sector, told CNA that support for access to education remains in place. Through alternatives such as mobile teachers for those patients. Also whose physical characteristics prevent them from attending educational institutions.
She highlighted that services like the hearing center. Which were already facing limitations due to the intensification of the U.S. economic, commercial, and financial blockade against Cuba. Continue to operate in the evaluation and rehabilitation of children with severe hearing loss or those who have received cochlear implants.
The specialist specified that the province provides assistance to families of bedridden infants. And those with rare diseases, whose follow-up is among the priorities of the Ministry of Public Health.
Holguin is among the territories with the highest number of people with disabilities. Which is why the social inclusion program, tailored to each individual case. So it is a priority for health and government authorities, focused on improving daily functionality.
Although the U.S. blockade limits the acquisition of rehabilitation equipment, spare parts, and assistive devices. Cuba facilitates free access to healthcare, education, and recreational activities. As part of its efforts to improve quality of life.
With information from the Cuban News Agency
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