The town of Jatibonico in Sancti Spíritus was shaken this Friday by a distressing event involving a man with a schizophrenia diagnosis who threw his young niece from the fourth floor of a building. Miraculously, the girl, named Nathaly, survived the fall. She was rushed to the Provincial Pediatric Hospital of Sancti Spíritus, where she is receiving medical treatment and is reportedly out of danger.
According to close family members, the man, suffering from schizophrenia, seemingly lost control and acted on impulse. They confirmed that the little girl remains in stable condition but is still under intensive care as doctors continue to monitor her progress.
In response to this tragic incident, numerous Cubans have taken to Facebook to offer support to the family and provide any necessary medications needed to aid the young girl's recovery. The initiative "Saving Lives" has set up a contact number, 56242693, for "anything that might be needed."
For years, individuals with mental health conditions in Cuba have been facing a dire shortage of medications. Many families have voiced that the situation could become unmanageable. Recently, there was a report of a woman who had to build a makeshift cell in her home to manage her schizophrenic son due to the lack of available medication to assist him.
Understanding Mental Health Challenges in Cuba
What happened in the recent incident in Sancti Spíritus?
A man diagnosed with schizophrenia threw his niece from a fourth-floor building in Jatibonico, Sancti Spíritus. The child survived and is under medical care.
How is the community responding to the incident?
The community has rallied on Facebook to support the family and provide needed medications. The "Saving Lives" project has also set up a helpline.
What are the challenges faced by mental health patients in Cuba?
Cuba has been experiencing a severe shortage of medications for mental health patients, leading to difficult situations for families trying to care for their loved ones.