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Neurofibromatosis Type 1: Follow the journey of Damir Ortiz, a Cuban child fighting for critical surgery abroad. His medical visa struggles highlight systemic healthcare issues.

Mother of Damir Criticizes Cuban Doctors for Misdiagnosis: "They Gave Him the Worst Leukemia to Get Rid of Me"
Mother of Damir Criticizes Cuban Doctors for Misdiagnosis: "They Gave Him the Worst Leukemia to Get Rid of Me"

Published on 3/20/2025

Criticism Arises Over Chemotherapy Treatment Worsening Damir's Health in Cuba
Criticism Arises Over Chemotherapy Treatment Worsening Damir's Health in Cuba

Published on 3/17/2025

Great News for Damir: Cuban Boy Tests Negative for Leukemia
Great News for Damir: Cuban Boy Tests Negative for Leukemia

Published on 3/16/2025

Damir's Condition Steady as Treatment Continues at Miami Hospital: "The Boy is Improving"
Damir's Condition Steady as Treatment Continues at Miami Hospital: "The Boy is Improving"

Published on 3/15/2025

Mother of Damir Believes in His Recovery in Miami and Criticizes Cuban Regime
Mother of Damir Believes in His Recovery in Miami and Criticizes Cuban Regime

Published on 3/14/2025

Health Update on Cuban Child Damir Ortiz: "Stable Condition and Fever-Free"
Health Update on Cuban Child Damir Ortiz: "Stable Condition and Fever-Free"

Published on 3/14/2025

Damir's Condition Remains Stable in Miami Hospital: "He's a Very Strong Child"
Damir's Condition Remains Stable in Miami Hospital: "He's a Very Strong Child"

Published on 3/14/2025

Damir Receives Medical Care at a Miami Hospital
Damir Receives Medical Care at a Miami Hospital

Published on 3/12/2025

Bureaucratic Delays Stall Cuban Child's Urgent Medical Transfer to U.S.: Financial Backing Required for Hospital Admission
Bureaucratic Delays Stall Cuban Child's Urgent Medical Transfer to U.S.: Financial Backing Required for Hospital Admission

Published on 3/11/2025

Bureaucratic Hurdles Delay Damir's Medical Transfer to the United States
Bureaucratic Hurdles Delay Damir's Medical Transfer to the United States

Published on 3/9/2025

Child Secures Emergency Flight to U.S. for Critical Medical Care
Child Secures Emergency Flight to U.S. for Critical Medical Care

Published on 3/9/2025

New Insights on the Air Ambulance Transfer of Cuban Child Damir Ortiz to the U.S.
New Insights on the Air Ambulance Transfer of Cuban Child Damir Ortiz to the U.S.

Published on 3/8/2025

Cuban Community Raises Over $36,000 for Air Ambulance to Transport Damir Ortiz to the US
Cuban Community Raises Over $36,000 for Air Ambulance to Transport Damir Ortiz to the US

Published on 3/8/2025

Cuban Child Damir Ortiz Granted Humanitarian Visa for Treatment in the U.S.
Cuban Child Damir Ortiz Granted Humanitarian Visa for Treatment in the U.S.

Published on 3/7/2025

Mother of Damir Blames Cuban Health Ministry: "If He Dies, They Are Responsible"
Mother of Damir Blames Cuban Health Ministry: "If He Dies, They Are Responsible"

Published on 3/3/2025

U.S. Continues Humanitarian Visa Process for Young Damir
U.S. Continues Humanitarian Visa Process for Young Damir

Published on 2/28/2025

Activists Arrested While Urging Humanitarian Visa for Child at U.S. Embassy in Havana
Activists Arrested While Urging Humanitarian Visa for Child at U.S. Embassy in Havana

Published on 2/26/2025

New Diagnosis Worsens Health Crisis for Cuban Child Damir
New Diagnosis Worsens Health Crisis for Cuban Child Damir

Published on 2/22/2025

United States Denies Humanitarian Visa for Cuban Child Damir
United States Denies Humanitarian Visa for Cuban Child Damir

Published on 2/22/2025

International Spotlight Shines on Cuban Child Damir Ortiz's Struggle
International Spotlight Shines on Cuban Child Damir Ortiz's Struggle

Published on 2/19/2025

Cuban Woman Holds Solo Protest Outside Havana Hospital for Damir's Health: "This Is Why We Are Where We Are"
Cuban Woman Holds Solo Protest Outside Havana Hospital for Damir's Health: "This Is Why We Are Where We Are"

Published on 2/11/2025

Heroic Surgery on Young Boy in Sancti Spíritus Sparks Criticism Amid Damir Ortiz Case
Heroic Surgery on Young Boy in Sancti Spíritus Sparks Criticism Amid Damir Ortiz Case

Published on 2/11/2025

Young Damir Ortiz Fights for Medical Treatment Abroad Amid MINSAP's Rejection
Young Damir Ortiz Fights for Medical Treatment Abroad Amid MINSAP's Rejection

Published on 2/8/2025

Cuban Government Uses Child's Medical Case to Showcase Health System, Denies Overseas Transfer
Cuban Government Uses Child's Medical Case to Showcase Health System, Denies Overseas Transfer

Published on 2/8/2025

U.S. Denies Humanitarian Visa to Cuban Child Damir Due to MINSAP Bureaucracy
U.S. Denies Humanitarian Visa to Cuban Child Damir Due to MINSAP Bureaucracy

Published on 2/6/2025

Damir's Determined Fight for a Humanitarian Visa Amid Hospital Hurdles
Damir's Determined Fight for a Humanitarian Visa Amid Hospital Hurdles

Published on 2/8/2025

Urgent Support Sought for Cuban Child Needing Eye Tumor Surgery in the U.S.
Urgent Support Sought for Cuban Child Needing Eye Tumor Surgery in the U.S.

Published on 1/27/2025