Medical staff at Jatibonico Hospital in Sancti Spíritus have requested assistance in locating the family of an elderly man who is currently disoriented while receiving necessary care at the facility.
According to a post shared on Facebook by Marielys Romero Aguirre, the man claims to be from the eastern region of the country. Romero Aguirre emphasized the need for the post to be spread widely to help find the man's relatives.
"We don't want any negative comments; we just want to help him reunite with his family," she stressed.
Increasing Reports of Missing Elderly in Cuba
In recent months, there has been a rise in reports of missing elderly individuals across the island. Recently, Cubans took to social media to seek help in finding the family of an elderly man who was found wandering the streets of Bauta.
Many elderly people have been left alone amid the ongoing Cuban migration crisis. Some fall victim to violence, while others lack the necessary medications to manage chronic illnesses.
The situation highlights the broader challenges faced by vulnerable populations in Cuba, exacerbated by the country's current socio-economic conditions.