[Note: This was posted by the Cuban Institute for Friendship with the Peoples of Matanzas (ICAP) on Facebook]
The Delegation of the Cuban Institute of Friendship with the Peoples (ICAP) in Matanzas province received Gloria La Riva, member of the solidarity movement in US. She exchanged with the Director of the Provincial Clinical Surgical Hospital “Faustino Pérez”, as well as with doctors and nurses.
La Riva was interested in the care of patients who suffered burns in the accident of the industrial zone of Matanzas. She also learned about the effects of the blockade on Cuban health and reiterated the need to also put an end to the unjust measures and laws by the U.S. government. She toured the room that cares for injured patients with burns and brought a donation of medicines, mosquito nets and other materials sent bye IFCO/Pastors for Peace.
Later, she visited the area where the accident occurred and where actions of cleaning, remodeling and construction are carrying out.