A post shared on social media this Monday reported the death of a 10-month-old baby from Contramaestre, after being hospitalized for several days and being transferred to the city of Santiago de Cuba with a fever.
The report, signed by Yois Ramos and shared on Facebook this Monday, identifies the mother of the child as Lianet and states that she works at the Orlando Pantoja Tamayo General Hospital in Contramaestre.
According to that version, the baby was admitted for several days, suffering from dengue, and was later transferred to the city of Santiago de Cuba, where his condition reportedly worsened.
The publication does not provide evidence, medical certificates, or official documentation to confirm that dengue was the cause of death. It also does not identify the hospital in Santiago de Cuba where the minor was treated, nor does it offer clinical details about his condition or the treatment he received.
For that reason, although the report indicates that the child suffered from dengue, it is not possible to assert that this disease was the direct cause of death without medical or official information to confirm it.
The publication also links the case to reports of hygiene issues, deterioration, shortages, and lack of staff at the Orlando Pantoja Tamayo General Hospital and other health institutions in Santiago de Cuba.
The author requested that it be publicly clarified what happened during the admission of the minor, what his progress was, what treatment he received, and what the officially certified cause of death was.
The news prompted numerous expressions of sorrow. Among the comments are messages from people claiming to personally know the mother.
I'm so sorry, Lianet. I can't even imagine the immense pain you are feeling. May God give you a lot of strength, my friend," wrote one of them.
Another person expressed: «My dear sister, may God give you much strength today. No mother is prepared for this. We know how careful you always were with your baby.»
A third person addressed her directly with a brief message: «My deepest condolences, Liane».
The report comes at a particularly sensitive time for Santiago de Cuba, where the health authorities themselves have acknowledged active transmission of dengue.
This Sunday, it was reported that the municipalities of Santiago de Cuba, Palma Soriano, and Contramaestre are experiencing a declared transmission of dengue.
Provincial authorities indicated that reports of febrile syndromes began to increase in late June.
This Monday it was also reported that the three municipalities continue to have transmission and that the infestation rate of the mosquito Aedes aegypti remains high.
Fumigation activities are dependent on the availability of fuel, as acknowledged by health authorities in the province.
The problem extends beyond Santiago de Cuba. The Ministry of Public Health acknowledged an increase in communicable diseases amidst challenges with water, sanitation, and mosquito control.
Deputy Minister Carilda Peña García also confirmed a seasonal increase in dengue and the circulation of chikungunya in the country.
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