Juana Tomasa Quiala Rojas, recognized as the "Queen of Repentismo in Cuba", is currently hospitalized at the Hermanos Ameijeiras Hospital in Havana for heart surgery.
According to information shared in the Facebook group "Associations of Cubans Living in Canada," the repentista, who suffered a heart attack in March, is awaiting a surgical intervention, but she needs some medications to stabilize her condition.
In a call to Cubans to collaborate with Tomasita Quiala, they requested help to obtain Bromelain Bulb Sulfate, which is used to neutralize the anticoagulant action of heparin.
They also appealed to the solidarity of the people of Havana to obtain Nadroparin or Enoxaparin (subcutaneous), as "his veins are already in very poor condition."
"We want to call on our large Cuban family to help the Queen of Cuban Repentismo, Tomasita Quiala, who is waiting to undergo heart surgery," the post stated, and later added: "Tomasita is currently hospitalized at the Hermanos Ameijeiras Hospital in Havana. We hope to receive a warm response to our request so that she can be operated on as soon as possible.
In the post, Amado Riol Pirez, an activist of the official initiative "A Cuba hay que quererla" and an official of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, wrote: "Contribution delivered."
The Cuban repentista known popularly as Tomasita suffered a heart attack in mid-March.
The blind artist, also recognized for her support of the communist regime in power on the island, remained hospitalized for several days in the Intensive Care Unit of the Leopoldito Martínez Hospital in San José de las Lajas, Mayabeque province.
After several days in the hospital, she was discharged. The news of her recovery was confirmed by the ruler Miguel Díaz-Canel, who expressed his joy through the social network X.
Tomasita, born in Banes, Holguín, on December 29, 1961, was educated at the Varona Suárez school for the blind. From a young age, she distinguished herself as an interpreter of décimas, a traditional Cuban poetic style.
She developed her artistic career at the Antonio María Romeu Provincial Music Center in Havana and gained national popularity through her appearances on television programs such as Palmas y Cañas. Her art and charisma earned her the National Award for Community Culture and took her to international stages in countries like Spain, Portugal, Mexico, and Argentina.
Although she has been a visible supporter of the Cuban regime, her talent and career make her a reference figure in improvisational poetry on the island.
Frequently asked questions about the health of Tomasita Quiala Rojas and her current situation
Who is Tomasita Quiala Rojas and why is she known in Cuba?
Tomasita Quiala Rojas is recognized as the "Queen of Spontaneous Poetry in Cuba." She is a blind artist who has excelled in interpreting décimas, a traditional Cuban poetic style. Throughout her career, she has gained popularity through her appearances on television programs and has been awarded the National Prize for Community Culture.
What is the current health status of Tomasita Quiala?
Tomasita Quiala is currently admitted to the Hermanos Ameijeiras Hospital in Havana, awaiting a heart surgery. She needs several medications to stabilize her condition before undergoing the surgical intervention, including Brotamine Sulfate and Nadroparin.
What medications does Tomasita Quiala need for her surgery?
For her heart operation, Tomasita Quiala requires Brotamine Sulfate in bulb to neutralize the anticoagulant action of heparin, and Nadroparin or Enoxaparin to treat her damaged veins. The community has made a call for solidarity to obtain these medications.
What has been the Cuban government's reaction to Tomasita's situation?
The ruler Miguel Díaz-Canel expressed his joy at the recovery of Tomasita Quiala after a previous heart attack, but there has been no direct response from the government regarding the current need for medications for her heart surgery. The Cuban community has been the one to take the initiative to request help.
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