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The increase in acute respiratory infections in the province of Sancti Spíritus is straining the pediatric healthcare system, forcing health authorities to reorganize services and strengthen medical coverage.
ACN reported that the government is implementing special measures at the José Martí Pérez Pediatric Hospital. Dr. Mirta Santos León, Deputy Director of Medical Assistance at the General Health Directorate of Sancti Spíritus, detailed that there are also actions being taken in municipalities with pediatric services, including Cabaiguán, due to the high risk faced by children with these conditions.
At the José Martí Pérez hospital, the number of available beds increased by 26, and surveillance was strengthened in the wards dedicated to respiratory illnesses, especially in response to any warning signs.
Due to the increase in admissions, surgical activity is currently limited to emergency cases, while the operating room designated for elective surgeries has been repurposed to accommodate febrile patients, in accordance with the protocol that mandates hospitalization for children under two years old or those with associated conditions.
The province is facing a complex epidemiological landscape, worsened by the circulation of respiratory viruses typical of the season. Health authorities urge the population to seek medical attention immediately at the first signs of symptoms and to take extra precautionary measures at home.
The government assured that they will prioritize the fumigation of homes where children under one year old and pregnant women reside, as part of efforts to reduce infectious hotspots and protect the most vulnerable groups from contracting arboviruses, such as chikungunya and dengue, which have recently resulted in fatalities in the country.
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