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A medical team in Cuba that was performing surgery on Friday night was caught off guard by the general blackout, and despite not having power, they decided to continue with the operation, which was successfully completed.
The feat, which reflects the commitment and professionalism of the medical staff, took place at the Dr. Gustavo Aldereguía Lima Provincial Teaching Hospital in Cienfuegos.
During the surgical procedure, the specialists had to improvise and rely on their ingenuity and determination; thus, using flashlights and cell phones, they continued operating in the dark operating room.
The information was shared on Facebook by the user "Las Cosas de Fernanda," who is aligned with the government.
The note does not explain why a provincial hospital lacks a facility to provide power during a blackout.
If that were the case, doctors—no matter how selfless and dedicated they may be—would not have to resort to these types of "solutions" to ensure the proper care of their patients.
This did not go unnoticed by the readers of the publication.
"We're in such bad shape that the provincial hospital doesn't even have a generator," noted a self-employed worker.
"Undoubtedly, they are brilliant professionals, but having to work like this, under wartime conditions, is a true shame," expressed a young woman.
"If by chance things go wrong, instead of being heroes they would be villains, and facing a huge problem due to negligence. It’s true, they took a risk and succeeded. But what if they hadn’t?" reflected a man for whom the news highlights the poor performance of the government. "Their hospitals don’t even have the bare essentials to keep you alive; thank goodness those doctors were there, otherwise the headline would be very different."
The images show that the doctors and nurses are very young, something that also touched many people.
Frequently asked questions about the energy and health crisis in Cuba
How do Cuban hospitals cope with power outages?
Cuban hospitals face power outages improvising with flashlights and cell phones to continue critical operations, as happened at the Dr. Gustavo Aldereguía Lima Provincial Teaching Hospital in Cienfuegos. This situation reflects the lack of proper infrastructure and the energy crisis within the Cuban healthcare system.
Why don't hospitals in Cuba have backup power generators?
The absence of backup power plants in Cuban hospitals is due to a lack of resources and poor government management. As a consequence, hospitals lose power during outages, putting patients' lives at risk and forcing staff to work under precarious conditions.
What is the Cuban government's response to the electricity system crisis?
The Cuban government has tried to justify the instability of the national electrical system with technical explanations and promises of repairs, but the population remains skeptical and exhausted due to the lack of real solutions and the ongoing deterioration of basic services.
What impact do power outages have on the Cuban healthcare system?
Blackouts severely impact the Cuban healthcare system, forcing hospitals to operate without electricity, which endangers patients' lives and hinders proper medical care. This situation is a reflection of the energy crisis and the lack of investment in healthcare infrastructure.
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