Damir Ortiz, a 10-year-old suffering from plexiform neurofibromatosis type 1, is getting progressively ill and hopes to receive treatment at Miami's Nicklaus Children's Hospital. However, his request for a visa was denied by U.S. embassy officials, who required a specific letter from the Cuban Ministry of Public Health confirming their inability to provide proper care. As various authorities and medical professionals are informed about his situation, and despite receiving advice via telehealth, Damir's worsening condition raises urgent questions about the health system and political dynamics in Cuba.
The authorities told Damir to leave and come back with a precise two-page letter, recognizing that the Cuban health system couldn't provide him with necessary treatment.
Nobody is doing anything about Damir's case. As time passes, he continues to get sicker, leaving his future in jeopardy.
The U.S. Congress representative Maria Elvira Salazar has raised questions about the treatment of Cubans, emphasizing their situation as pawns in a larger geopolitical game.
Despite receiving telehealth support from Colombia, Damir's condition worsens with each passing day, highlighting the urgency of his situation.
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