In the last hours, the Cuban Ministry of Public Health recognized the difficult epidemiological situation that the island is experiencing. What to take or send to Cuba that could be useful at this time? We tell you.
In the note issued this Tuesday, the National Director of Epidemiology, the renowned doctor Francisco Durán, explained that there is Oropouche Fever in nine provinces: Matanzas, Mayabeque, Villa Clara, Sancti Spíritus, Ciego de Ávila, Holguín, Guantánamo, Santiago de Cuba and Cienfuegos.
Likewise, he made reference to the high incidence of dengue throughout the country, but especially in Isla de la Juventud and the provinces of Santiago de Cuba, Guantánamo, Ciego de Ávila, Camagüey, Holguín and Cienfuegos.
The scenario worsens due to frequent blackouts and the absence of sanitation and fumigation actions in Cuban communities.
In this context, what can you take or send to Cuba to help your loved ones? Remember that this will depend on your possibilities and that these are just some suggestions.
Useful articles for Cuba
Since these diseases are caused by mosquitoes, The first useful items we will mention are mosquito nets.
1-Mosquito nets: There are different types and sizes, and also with different functions: for beds, windows, doors. You can review the options amazon either AliExpress.
2-Mosquito repellents: Repellents act as an invisible barrier on the skin, confusing insects and preventing them from detecting where to bite us. By interfering with their chemical receptors, mosquitoes are unable to precisely locate the area of skin where they want to feed, so they move away without actually biting us. However, it is important to remember that these products only work when the insect is close to the skin, so they need to be reapplied frequently to maintain effective protection.
Within this category, you can consider mosquito repellent, citronella or lavender incense sticks.
3-Medicines: Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Paracetamol): Be careful! Other over-the-counter pain relievers such as Aspirin, Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin IB and others) and Naproxen sodium (Aleve) should not be carried or shipped.
For hydration, rehydration salts may be necessary, or products such as tea, natural juices, milk and soups. In this type of illness, it is advisable to avoid carbonated drinks.
Other useful products to send to Cuba
If it’s within your means, you may want to bring or send rechargeable fans. In this article, we tell you the Cuban Customs regulations for these equipment. And in this textwe provide you with purchasing options.
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