A 38-year-old Cuban man diagnosed with leukemia urgently needs blood donations at the "Dr. Antonio Luaces Iraola" Provincial General Teaching Hospital in Ciego de Ávila.
The request was shared through a video posted on the Facebook profile of Richell Maulin Pomares. This young man is the patient in urgent need of support. In the short video, a woman makes a desperate appeal for solidarity.
“We need help from blood donors with type O positive or O negative. This is for a 38-year-old man who is suffering from leukemia,” he explained.
The patient is currently admitted in the Intermediate Care Unit, bed number 21. Volunteer donors should go to the blood bank located at the back of the hospital in Avila and specify that the donation is for the young man Richell Fidel Maulin Pomares.
"We will be infinitely grateful to anyone who can help us. We are fighting for him to overcome this illness," the young woman stated in the video.
For his part, the patient made a direct appeal to the Cuban population. “I need blood. I need help,” he expressed with visible exhaustion and hope of overcoming this challenging stage of his illness.
The shortage of medical supplies and blood in Cuban hospitals has worsened situations like this one, where family and friends must turn to social media to seek immediate help, as they find no other solutions in the public health system of the country.
Frequently asked questions about the urgent need for blood donations in Cuba
Why are blood donations necessary for Richell Fidel Maulin Pomares?
Richell Fidel Maulin Pomares, a 38-year-old Cuban man, needs blood donations because he suffers from leukemia and is hospitalized at the Antonio Luaces Iraola Provincial Hospital in Ciego de Ávila. Blood is vital for his treatment and recovery.
What blood types are being requested to help Richell Maulin Pomares?
Blood donations of type O positive and O negative are being requested for Richell Maulin Pomares at the Ciego de Ávila hospital.
How does the lack of medical supplies in Cuba affect the situation of patients needing transfusions?
The shortage of medical supplies and blood in Cuban hospitals complicates the treatment of patients like Richell Maulin Pomares, as the healthcare system is unable to meet the demand for transfusions, forcing family and friends to turn to social media for assistance.
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