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The Cuban doctor Godofredo Hermoso Cruz, a prominent physician who had lived in Nicaragua for decades, passed away on Sunday morning due to a heart attack.
The 72-year-old physician suffered a sudden heart attack this Sunday while visiting the Metrocentro shopping center in Managua, according to reports from the local Nicaraguan press.
Hermoso, originally from Villa Clara, arrived in La Libertad, a municipality in the Chontales department, 29 years ago and there, according to local press, "became a fundamental pillar in medical care, providing support especially to miners and the most in need families."
"His humane approach and his commitment to public health earned him the appreciation of entire generations," the media reported.
In La Libertad, I offered consultations for all ages and analyzed laboratory samples.
Hundreds of people expressed their condolences on social media, describing him as a generous and kind man.
Dozens of internet users described him as "the people's doctor". The funeral services for Dr. Hermoso Cruz will be held this Monday in the municipality of La Libertad.
At the beginning of this year, the death of Dr. Asiel Pérez Rocillo also came to light, one of the healthcare professionals sent by the Cuban regime to Mexico. The physician passed away "suddenly" in that country.
Pérez Rocillo was a specialist in Family Medicine and provided services at the Xicotepec Comprehensive Hospital in the state of Puebla.
On January 4th, Dr. Jorge Luis Dupré Zanetti passed away due to a heart attack. He had been the health director in the municipality of Carrizal, in the state of Miranda, Venezuela, since 2021, as part of the collaboration program between the regimes of both countries.
Four days later, Dr. Santa Gaspar Lewis, a specialist in Internal Medicine and originally from Guantánamo, passed away in Angola due to complications related to malaria. The professional had been working in the African country under a personal contract for several years.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Death of Cuban Doctors Abroad
Who was Dr. Godofredo Hermoso Cruz?
Dr. Godofredo Hermoso Cruz was a prominent Cuban physician who had been residing in Nicaragua for almost 30 years. He was known for his commitment to public health and for providing medical care to miners and needy families in the municipality of La Libertad, in the Chontales department.
What has happened to other Cuban doctors on international missions?
In recent months, several Cuban doctors participating in international missions have tragically passed away. Recent examples include the death of Doctor Santa Gaspar Lewis in Angola due to malaria, and Doctor Jorge Luis Dupré Zanetti, who died of a heart attack in Venezuela. These cases highlight the risks and challenges that Cuban doctors face abroad, often under difficult conditions.
How has the Cuban community reacted to these deaths?
The Cuban community has expressed its grief and dismay at the death of its fellow doctors abroad. On social media, many have mourned the loss of these professionals and have criticized the conditions in which they work, which are often dangerous and lack adequate support from the Cuban government.
What criticisms have been made of the Cuban healthcare system as a result of these deaths?
The deaths of Cuban doctors abroad have sparked strong criticism of the Cuban healthcare system. The lack of resources, poor management, and inefficiency of the system have been highlighted as issues in ensuring the health and safety of its professionals. Additionally, the policy of exporting medical services has been called into question, as it prioritizes economic gains over the well-being of healthcare professionals and the Cuban population.
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