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The Vladimir Ilich Lenin Hospital in Holguín confirmed the arrest of a woman who was pretending to be a nurse in its facilities with the intent to defraud.
"We clarify regarding a citizen who is neither a nurse nor part of the healthcare system; she was with a relative admitted to the critical care unit, and during this situation, she attempted to scam the family members present at the hospital's information center,”
"Thanks to the swift actions of center staff, family members, and the police, the individual was detained and is currently under investigation," added the hospital, which did not specify the nature of the scam.
"We reiterate our commitment to the truth and the safety of patients and visitors; any official information will be communicated through the hospital's channels," they concluded.
The case, which combines the grotesque with tragedy and highlights the深 crisis of values and controls in Cuba, gained attention this Saturday through the official profile Cazador Cazado
The woman, identified as Belkis Bauzá, posing as a nurse, was attempting to rent out delivery beds in exchange for money.
The post from this anonymous profile generated a flood of reactions, not only due to the audacity of the protagonist but also because of the numerous questions left by the official version.
Many people questioned the likelihood that an outsider could run a business like this without the complicity of internal workers.
"It is not possible for a person without accomplices within the institution to do that," stated an internet user; to which another added, "Of course there are officials involved in this business as well; if they investigate thoroughly, they will find more cockroaches."
The case has revealed the decay of a system that for decades was presented as a global example. For many, it is proof that the "medical power" is now more of a slogan than a reality. "There is no longer free public healthcare," lamented a commenter.
Frequently Asked Questions About the Case of the Fake Nurse at Holguín Hospital
What happened with the fake nurse at the Holguín Hospital?
A woman was arrested for impersonating a nurse at the Vladimir Ilich Lenin Hospital in Holguín, intending to scam the relatives of patients by renting out delivery beds. The institution confirmed her arrest and that she is under investigation.
How did the fake nurse carry out the scam?
The woman, identified as Belkis Bauzá, moved within the hospital as if she were part of the staff, identifying available beds and "selling" them to families desperate to secure a space for their births. There are suspicions that she may have had the complicity of hospital workers, as it seems unlikely that she acted alone.
What does this case reveal about the Cuban healthcare system?
The case has highlighted the deterioration of the Cuban healthcare system, which was once considered a global example. For many, it is evidence that the "medical powerhouse" is now more of a slogan than a reality, with resources that should be free being traded in secret.
What has been the population's reaction to this case?
The case has generated an avalanche of reactions on social media, not only due to the audacity of the protagonist but also because of the multiple questions left by the official version. Many citizens have expressed their outrage, questioning the transparency of the case and suggesting a possible internal complicity at the hospital.
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