A Cuban family is urgently seeking help to obtain a necessary medication that could prevent their 9-year-old son, Eryel Yaniel Triana Oliva, from undergoing a sixth surgery.
The activist Yankiel Fernández shared the case on Facebook, explaining that the young boy suffers from bilateral cryptorchidism, a condition that has prevented his testicles from descending.
"They have operated on him five times, including a laparoscopy that was done the first time," said Fernández, who urgently requested help to obtain chorionic gonadotropin for the child.
He explained that the doctors have indicated that the child needs to undergo treatment for three months to avoid another surgery, which would involve the removal of the testicles due to the risk of cancer.
"Help save a life," the activist urgently implored.
The activist clarified any possible doubts, assuring that the case he presented had already been verified and that the family is part of the group of people they are assisting.
The shortage of medications in Cuba forces people to turn to social media and solidarity as essential means to address their medical issues.
In April, a 21-year-old Cuban diagnosed with bone marrow aplasia needed a medication to confront his illness, as reported by journalist Javier Díaz on his Facebook profile.
"Urgent! Help is needed for Leodanis Morales Alemán, a 21-year-old diagnosed with bone marrow aplasia in Nuevitas, Camagüey," was the appeal made by the communicator to the Cuban community and others interested in assisting the young man.
In March, the parents of a five-year-old Cuban boy with M5 myeloid leukemia requested a medication to help combat his illness.
The medication they need is called etoposide VP-16, and they require it in injectable form, specifically five vials, as requested by the family.
However, in March, Cuban leader Miguel Díaz-Canel stated that the shortage of medications and medical supplies on the island would continue, where pharmacies are understocked and dozens of essential products are missing.
“In light of the shortage of supplies and medications, the best response we can offer our population during such difficult times is the quality of services. We will experience shortages; we will continue to face a lack of medications,” he stated.
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