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The humanitarian project Aliento de Vida has made an urgent call to the Cuban community, both inside and outside the country, to donate medications to help individuals suffering from dengue, chikungunya, and other arboviral diseases, the resurgence of which has caused a serious health and epidemiological crisis in Cuba.
Yankiel Fernández, the project coordinator, launched a campaign on social media to collect pain relievers and medical supplies, aiming to help alleviate the critical health situation.
The order includes paracetamol, ibuprofen, cough syrups, thermometers, and analgesics in general.
"There are many sick people; it's about thousands of individuals, including children, the elderly, and young people. In short, we all run the risk of falling ill at some point," the activist warned.
Fernández revealed that his wife is in bed, on an IV, and his grandmother is "unable to walk and has a high fever, not to mention all the pain that this brings."
To coordinate donations, individuals can reach out to the number +5358047706. If they reside outside of Cuba, they will be informed where to go and whom to contact.
Similar initiatives have been launched in recent weeks, highlighting the collapse of the national public health system in the face of preventable mosquito-borne diseases.
The Cuban comedian Limay Blanco, who has been helping those in need for years through the Ministry Cristo Cambia Vidas, once again called for civic solidarity in order to raise donations for families with sick children.
The national epidemiological situation is concerning due to the saturation of hospitals and shortage of medications. Because of the congestion at the Eliseo Noel Camaño Pediatric Hospital in Matanzas, authorities urgently improvised an alternative center at the University of Medical Sciences, an unmistakable sign of the deterioration of the healthcare crisis in that province in recent months.
The authorities acknowledge the presence of several strains of the dengue virus and other arboviruses across almost the entire national territory, but deny the collapse of health services and the death of individuals due to viral illnesses.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Health Crisis in Cuba and the Aliento de Vida Project
What is the Breath of Life Project and what is its objective?
The Breath of Life Project is a humanitarian initiative that seeks to collect medicines and medical supplies to assist people in Cuba suffering from viral diseases such as dengue and chikungunya. Its primary goal is to alleviate the health crisis that has worsened due to the resurgence of these diseases and the lack of resources in the Cuban healthcare system.
How can one collaborate with the Aliento de Vida Project from outside Cuba?
To collaborate with the Aliento de Vida Project from outside Cuba, interested individuals can contact the number +5358047706, where they will be provided with information on how and where to send donations. The project focuses on collecting medications such as paracetamol, ibuprofen, cough syrups, and other essential medical supplies.
What is the current situation of the healthcare system in Cuba regarding the arboviral crisis?
The Cuban healthcare system is facing a severe health crisis due to the co-circulation of viruses such as dengue, chikungunya, and Oropouche, which has led to the collapse of hospitals and a shortage of medications. Authorities have improvised alternative care centers, but they officially deny the collapse and the deaths resulting from these diseases, despite citizen reports and evidence indicating otherwise.
What actions is the Cuban government taking to address the health crisis?
The Cuban government has established alternative care centers and mobilized medical students to assist in the control of arboviruses. However, the measures are insufficient given the scale of the crisis and the lack of resources, which has led to criticism for the lack of official recognition of the problem and the inadequate response to the health emergency.
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