A video revealing the dire conditions of the Military Hospital in Marianao, Havana, has sparked outrage on social media.
In the images, a Cuban documents the lack of hygiene and the extreme deterioration in critical areas of the medical center, including the operating rooms.
The complainant, Adalberto Delgado, shared the video on TikTok, visibly upset as he demonstrated how the facility where his family member is hospitalized is in complete neglect.
“Look at the operating room where Dad is, look. The elevator comes in over there, and see how this place is” he comments, while recording dirty walls, closed-off areas, and several spaces that don't even have floors.
"Look at this, look at this. Military hospital, look at that, already abandoned over there. They’ve already removed that whole room," the whistleblower emphasized.
At another point in the video, Delgado pointed out with indignation, “This place is a mess, look at that, it’s filthy everywhere. It’s disgusting,” he emphasized while showing the deplorable condition of the bathrooms.
Her words, filled with frustration, reflect the impotence of many Cubans regarding the state of healthcare services in the country.
Reports about the deplorable condition of Cuban hospitals often circulate on social media, where patients are required to bring their own medical supplies, as the Cuban regime is unable to guarantee even that.
Michel Díaz reported on Instagram this Monday that the Pediatric Hospital of Centro Habana is being affected by bees, in addition to the accumulation of waste.
A few days ago, the mother of a patient admitted to the "Luis Ramírez López" Psychiatric Hospital in Guantánamo reported the situation caused by the lack of medical equipment in the institution.
The complaint, posted on Facebook by activist Irma Broek, details that the equipment for (TAC), Electroshock, used in electroconvulsive therapy for patients with seizures, has been out of service for several months.
A similar situation was reported last October by a resident of Manzanillo, Granma, who recounted the difficulties he faced when he went to the Emergency Room of a local health center.
According to this individual, at 4:00 a.m., his girlfriend began to experience intense abdominal pain, supposedly due to a gastritis crisis. Upon arriving at the Clinical Surgical Hospital, he noted that “a group of young specialists were gathered in conversation, paying little attention to the newly arrived patient,” he recounted as his initial impression.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Health Crisis in Hospitals in Cuba
What is the current status of the Military Hospital in Marianao, Havana?
The Military Hospital in Marianao, Havana, is in deplorable conditions, marked by a lack of hygiene and extreme deterioration in critical areas such as the operating rooms. This situation has been highlighted in a video showing dirty walls, closed-off areas, and restrooms in a disgraceful state.
What does the complaint about the Military Hospital in Marianao reflect about the Cuban healthcare system?
The report on the Military Hospital in Marianao reflects the widespread crisis in the Cuban healthcare system, where patients must contend with a lack of medical supplies and the neglect of hospital facilities. This situation is common across various health centers in the country.
What other complaints have been made about hospitals in Cuba?
In addition to the Military Hospital in Marianao, there have been reports concerning the worsening conditions in hospitals such as the Pediatric Hospital in Centro Habana, the "Luis Ramírez López" Psychiatric Hospital in Guantánamo, and the Mártires del 9 de Abril Hospital in Sagua la Grande. Complaints include a lack of hygiene, shortages of medications, and damaged medical equipment.
How is the healthcare system crisis affecting the Cuban population?
The crisis in Cuba's healthcare system is severely impacting the population, which must contend with a lack of adequate medical care, shortages of basic supplies, and unsanitary conditions in hospitals. This has led to critical situations, such as preventable deaths and the necessity for patients to supply their own materials.
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