Over 20 000 children will be immunized against poliomyelitis in Sancti Spiritus when the 51st National Anti-polio Vaccination Campaign will be started next March 2nd.»

Despite the increased birth rate and the diminution of babies born underweight in Sancti Spiritus in 2011, low birth rate is still a problem in this central Cuban territory. This year, 259 low weight babies have been so far born (40 less than in 2011).»

Although estimates tend to be inaccurate, presumably over 28 000 people in Sancti Spiritus, central Cuba, suffer from diabetes. The figure itself is quite alarming, mainly because of the effects of this disease, responsible for severe disorders in an individual’s health.»

After several decades covered by asphalt, Sancti Spiritus’s Guairo and Padre Quintero Streets were returned to their original cobblestone condition. But the last stone is yet to be placed, since the remodelling works will reach other streets of the so-called Historic Area of the city.»

Sancti Spiritus’s Provincial Ophthalmology Center has proved to be very efficient since it was first opened less than five years ago. Just to give an example, over 40 000 local patients were diagnosed in the institution’s outpatient clinics in 2011.»

Over a hundred multiple sclerosis patients have benefited in Sancti Spiritus from hippotherapy since it was first used in Cuba in the Dr. Faustino Perez Rehabilitation Provincial Hospital. The treatment is part of a neuro-rehabilitation integral program.»