Roxana Mora Proenza is happy and proud of every progress that her little Gael Denis, who is barely 9 months old, shows. She is concerned and responsible with motherhood, which is why she was one of the first to go to the doctor's office located in the Centro Escolar Uno neighborhood of Buenaventura, so that her baby could receive the second dose of the bivalent oral anti-polio vaccine. "As a mother, I am very grateful because I know that this way my child's health is protected and that is essential."
Liana Velázquez Cruz, mother of the child Oniel, expressed similar criteria. "Everything was very organized, with prior information and what can I say, satisfied, because those two drops represent hope, happiness for our little ones."
And if for families, the vaccination program is of vital importance, those who take it on also share the satisfaction of successfully fulfilling their work and bringing joy to homes. "It is very nice to be part of the health personnel that guarantees this program," says nurse Yurema Urquiza Valdés."
“Experience, she insists, has allowed us to organize ourselves better and have the support of families. On this occasion, 33 children will be vaccinated and all guarantees are available for the success of this program.”
She clarifies that the second dose is developing very well, however, there is a whole week available for its supply and those who for certain reasons cannot attend will have the opportunity to recover.”
And while the vaccination progress is being made in the medical offices, other professionals guarantee no less complex missions for monitoring the development of this program.
According to Misleidis Peña, Municipal Nursing Advisor, more than 1,500 Calixteños children will benefit on this occasion. “Those who received the first dose are now also receiving it, while a reactive dose is supplied to 9-year-old children.”
“The municipality,” she added, “maintains control and we have a team of experienced professionals who assure us of quality in each part of the statistical process and sending of information.”
Examples like these repeatedly confirm the will and reasons of a country to guarantee the right to life despite the hostile blockade. So there is nothing better than sharing the happiness of Gael Denis' family while he receives the two drops.
