The Eduardo Agramonte Piña Pediatric Hospital in Camagüey is facing a dire situation: there is no potable water available for admitted children or their families. Independent journalist José Luis Tan Estrada shared on his Facebook page that he had to assist a desperate father looking for water for his daughter, who is in the intermediate care unit, at his aunt's doorstep.
"The girl ate, and there's no water to give her," the distressed father told him. Other mothers confirmed that this issue has persisted for days, and hospital management "does nothing to resolve it."
"It's exasperating. Today I had to leave the hospital and carry water from a house. They don't send any water trucks, and the shift managers don't care either," one of the affected mothers stated.
Numerous netizens expressed their outrage in the comments section of the post.
"Something as vital as water, and what are the provincial leaders doing about it? It's a hospital. They don't even have drinking water; it's outrageous," questioned an independent worker.
"Just when you think you've seen it all, now this happens in a hospital where cleanliness is crucial to avoid complications. How far are we going to go?" remarked a retired woman.
"Where water is never lacking is in the hotels; everything is guaranteed there," a mother pointed out.
"What a terrible situation, dear God. I also have a friend there with a grandson, and she even posted about it on Facebook. She's desperate because the bathrooms have a terrible smell that reaches the rooms," reported a housewife.
"The things we're witnessing are horrifying. The hotels and the facilities of the useless PCC surely lack nothing; they don't care about the people. Even slaves during colonial times weren't denied water," criticized a retiree.
Water Crisis at Camagüey Pediatric Hospital
The water crisis at the Eduardo Agramonte Piña Pediatric Hospital has raised several pressing questions. Here are some frequently asked questions and their answers regarding the situation.
What is the current water situation at Eduardo Agramonte Piña Pediatric Hospital?
The hospital is currently experiencing a severe lack of potable water, affecting both patients and their families.
How are families coping with the water shortage at the hospital?
Families are forced to leave the hospital to fetch water from nearby houses. The hospital management has not provided any water trucks or alternative solutions.
What has been the public's reaction to the water crisis?
The public has expressed outrage and frustration, criticizing the provincial leaders and pointing out the stark contrast with the constant water supply in hotels.