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The Cuban doctor Leandro Elías Rodríguez, 37 years old and originally from Guantánamo, lost his life this Thursday in a traffic accident in Quinindé, Esmeraldas province, Ecuador.
According to reports on social media, including one from the local site De Frente Quinindé, the health professional was riding a motorcycle when he collided with an unidentified vehicle.
Rescue personnel rushed him to a health center, where he was stabilized; however, a few minutes later, he suffered a collapse and passed away.
Rodríguez, who resided in Quinindé with his wife and son, worked as an ultrasound technician at the private clinic Tamayo and also offered consultations in the La Unión parish in the city.
The wake was held at Los Olivos Funeral Home, where friends and neighbors paid their respects.
His death leaves the community in shock, as they will remember him for his professionalism, dedication, and closeness to his patients.
"Now their family is in mourning and Quinindé loses a professional who had quickly earned the affection of those who knew him," wrote in their obituary the news site De Frente Quinindé.
In recent months, several Cuban doctors living in other countries have died under tragic circumstances.
In April, Dr. Godofredo Hermoso Cruz passed away, a prominent Cuban physician who had been living in Nicaragua for nearly 30 years. He was known for his dedication to public health and for providing medical care to miners and families in need in the municipality of La Libertad, in the Chontales department.
Also, the doctor Asiel Pérez Rocillo, one of the healthcare professionals sent by the Cuban regime to Mexico, passed away “suddenly” in that country, as reported by the Embassy of Cuba.
Pérez Rocillo was a specialist in Family Medicine and provided services at the Xicotepec comprehensive hospital in the state of Puebla; the causes of his death remain undisclosed.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Death of Cuban Doctors Abroad
Who was Leandro Elías Rodríguez and how did his passing occur?
Leandro Elías Rodríguez was a 37-year-old Cuban doctor originally from Guantánamo, who died in a traffic accident in Quinindé, Esmeraldas province, Ecuador. The accident occurred when his motorcycle collided with an unidentified vehicle. Despite being taken to a health center, he died shortly after due to a collapse.
What was Leandro Elías Rodríguez's professional situation in Ecuador?
Leandro Elías Rodríguez worked as an ultrasound technician at the Tamayo private clinic in Quinindé and also provided consultations in the La Unión parish. He was a professional respected for his dedication and closeness to patients, which has left the community he served in shock.
Have there been any other recent deaths of Cuban doctors abroad?
Yes, in recent months, several deaths of Cuban doctors abroad have been reported. Among them are Dr. Godofredo Hermoso Cruz in Nicaragua and Asiel Pérez Rocillo in Mexico. Both were recognized for their commitment to public health in the countries where they resided.
What repercussions has the death of Leandro Elías Rodríguez had in his community?
The death of Leandro Elías Rodríguez has left the community of Quinindé in shock, where he lived with his wife and child. He was a beloved and respected professional for his dedication and closeness to his patients, and his passing has been a hard blow for those who knew him.
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