A recently operated patient became trapped in the elevator of the Antonio Luaces Iraola Provincial Teaching Hospital in Ciego de Ávila while being moved to the recovery room.
The incident, the exact date of which has not been specified, was shared by the Facebook page La Tijera, which published the images recorded by a relative who was accompanying the patient.
In the video, the patient is immobilized on the stretcher, visibly affected and unable to speak, while the elevator remains stopped.
"We are stuck here, with a patient just out of surgery, who has been like this since morning. We are trapped in the elevator. It won't open, no one is showing up. There is no administrative guard at the hospital. There's nothing. No one is helping us. What can we do?" is heard from the man who documented the moment.
According to the complaint, not even the hospital's generators managed to keep the elevator system operational, which would have jeopardized the lives of the patient and the accompanying staff.
The problems with elevators in Cuban hospitals are recurring. Last week, a newborn baby was transported via the stairs of the Hijas de Galicia Hospital in Havana because the elevator was not working.
This type of technical failures in medical centers, in a context where every second is crucial for patients' recovery, highlights the deterioration of the Public Health System in Cuba and the critical situation of the hospital infrastructure on the island.
So far, health authorities have not made any statements regarding the incident or the health status of the affected individual.
Frequently asked questions about failures in hospital infrastructure in Cuba
What happened to the recently operated patient at the hospital in Ciego de Ávila?
A recently operated patient became trapped in the elevator of the "Antonio Luaces Iraola" Provincial Teaching Hospital in Ciego de Ávila while being moved to the recovery room. This incident endangered his life and that of the accompanying staff, as even the hospital's generators failed to keep the elevator system operational.
What are the main deficiencies in Cuban hospitals according to recent reports?
The main deficiencies in Cuban hospitals include failures in infrastructure such as non-operational elevators, lack of maintenance, absence of basic medications, deterioration of facilities, and shortages of medical supplies. These conditions severely impact healthcare and jeopardize patient safety.
How does the poor condition of elevators in Cuban hospitals affect the healthcare system?
The poor condition of elevators in Cuban hospitals severely affects the transportation of patients, supplies, and medical staff. In critical situations, such as the transfer of recently operated patients or those in serious condition, the malfunctioning of elevators can be dangerous and put lives at risk, highlighting the deterioration of hospital infrastructure on the island.
What actions have the Cuban authorities taken in response to the hospital crisis?
Until now, Cuban health authorities have not made any statements regarding specific incidents or concrete plans to address the hospital crisis. Although investments and repairs have been announced in some centers, such as the reopening of a maternity ward in Mayarí, complaints about the lack of resources and deterioration remain persistent.
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