Tragic Death of Infant in Caibarién Highlights Cuba's Healthcare Crisis

The tragic death of a two-month-old baby due to an alleged lack of medical supplies and proper care in a Remedios hospital has been brought to light by a grieving Cuban family. This incident occurred in the province of Villa Clara.

The child's aunt, Belkys Flores, took to social media to share her heartbreak along with the last photo taken of the infant while alive.

"This is the only picture of my nephew before his death. I won't stop saying it: his passing won't go unpunished. He was just two months old, and we lost him because there were no medications," she wrote, visibly emotional.

According to the family's account, the baby was admitted to the Remedios hospital on November 26 with severe symptoms but did not receive the necessary treatment.

"He lay in the bed without IV fluids or anything. By the early hours of the 27th, he had passed away," recounted his aunt. The family claims there were not even basic resources available for his care.

The post has gone viral on Facebook, with numerous Cubans expressing their outrage and sympathy towards the family.

"This is inhumane; there's no excuse for allowing a child to die due to lack of IV fluids," one user commented.

Others have lamented that "the healthcare system, once a source of pride for the regime, has become a shadow of itself, lacking medications, doctors, and resources."

This case adds to a series of recent reports by families who decry the absence of medical attention and supplies in hospitals across the nation.

In recent weeks, independent media and citizens have warned of a surge in respiratory infections and dengue cases in Villa Clara and other provinces, with hospitals unable to cope due to insufficient medicine and capacity.

The shortage of medications, medical supplies, and healthcare personnel has worsened in Cuba, exacerbated by economic turmoil and poor management by the regime.

In areas like Caibarién, locals are voicing concerns over trash accumulation, mosquito infestations, and poor sanitation, which have led to increased illnesses, particularly affecting children and the elderly.

"This miserable country is unforgivable, and they will have to answer for it," wrote the baby's aunt in her post, demanding accountability from the hospital authorities and the Ministry of Public Health (MINSAP).

As of now, the MINSAP has not made any public statement regarding the incident or the healthcare situation in Caibarién.

"I cannot forgive. My nephew was killed by the lack of humanity and the neglect of the system," the aunt expressed in her farewell message.