The directive explained that the difficulty is due to the lack of spare parts and supplies and electrical interruptions, which leads to a reduction in services at the center.

All of this, he pointed out, as a result of the comprehensive impact of the economic, commercial and financial blockade that the US government maintains against Cuba for more than six decades ago.

He argued that, in these conditions, it is not possible to use the 69 dental units, which requires reducing the hours and number of consultations, although the institution maintains priority care for pregnant women, mothers with babies and minors.

Trupman added that, until the end of September, 59 pregnant women, 34 mothers with children under one year and 3,450 schoolchildren were examined.

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