Maternal and child care, a realization of Cuban public health

By Marnie Fiallo Gómez *

Havana, (PL) In the first five months of this year 2018, Cuba has reached the lowest infant mortality rate in its history -3.9 deaths per thousand births life, showing the consolidation of the maternal and child care program.

In his report to the press, the Minister of Public Health, Roberto Morales, highlighted the government's efforts to provide quality primary care, but also in kindergartens and intensive pediatric units

. keep 2018 a record lower than the historical low of 4.0, recorded last year, as well as prioritize maternal mortality and strategies to improve neonatal, pre-delivery and delivery services nationwide.

Morales have reported that progress is also being made in the techniques gained in the treatment of infertile couples and the possible causes are studied, among which the abortion is distinguished.

The reduction of the mortality rate is possible, in addition, by setting in action for the main obstetric conditions, the introduction of predictive technology and the highest quality of care in the special care

The cardiopediatric network has also been consolidated, high-throughput ventilation has been introduced in intensive pediatric therapies, increased survival in pediatric and neonatal surgery services, and the comprehensive care program for pregnant women has been developed.

The network of human milk banks – existing in ten provinces of the country – has also been expanded and 24 hospitals in ten provinces have been recertified as' Friends of the Child and Mother.

I am pregnant, what should I do?

When a Cuban woman discovers that she is pregnant, she has to go to the family doctor's office where the first exams will be done, a personal interview with the couple and the family, and a visit to a series of specialists who will be guided They will work together.

Psychologists, gynecologists, nutritionists, geneticists and clinicians meet in order to achieve the well-being of the future mother and fetus, so a balanced diet, adequate hygiene and avoid situations

If the results are within the normal parameters, follow-up meetings at the office are indicated every 15 days, otherwise, depending on the case, a higher frequency or consultations with physicians of other specialties is oriented. [19659004Duringthefestationperiodofabout17consultationsand30diagnosisproblemswhichprovidefamousprincipletoavoidConbadmeasurementsandmergersofhumandiseases

And at birth every child is immunized with 11 vaccines that protect against the 13 diseases eradicated on the island and are tested for another six.

The maternal-infant program, where a woman enters at the very moment when she informs the health authorities of her pregnancy, is synonymous with systematic work, an expression of intersectorality based on the right to life and a gift to the Cuban family.

The strategy aims to reduce and eliminate diseases badociated with pregnancy, low birth weight, perinatal diseases, acute respiratory infections, accidents and badfeeding, mainly

and despite the shortages caused mainly by the country's economic situation. who suffers from an unjust blockade imposed by the United States for more than five decades, there is no expectant mother in Cuba who does not obtain comprehensive medical care during pregnancy and after birth [19659004] History of the Mother-Child Program

In the 1950s, the situation of the pregnant woman in Cuba was tinged with high mortality rates, a shortage of When the Revolution triumphed, rural doctors offered to work with the sages – Empirical women, who then provided care to the mothers, who were educated and provided ways to improve their work. like gloves and sterile umbilical cures.

Since 1962, following the establishment of the US blockade, the acquisition of pharmaceutical products, medical equipment and raw materials necessary for their manufacture in Cuban laboratories or companies is very difficult. affected all activities of the national health system.

s first primary care units specializing in the treatment of pregnant women in cities: the maternal home, institutions that host pregnant women having difficulties to provide personalized treatment.

Over the years, there has been a shortage of technologies and resources for human beings, and today Cuba ranks first in the favorable indicators of infant mortality in Latin America and in much of the world.

The National Health System and the Preservation of Mother and Child in the Nation is an example for those who do not yet reach the figure of 4.0 deaths per 1,000 live births which means that the country has maintained for the tenth consecutive year the infant mortality rate of less than five.

The firm political will of the government, free access to the health care, the increasing formation of the professionals and the development of the scientific and technical advances are factors that influence sultados

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* Journalist of the press and the Latin American Press Office