The seventh village founded by Diego Velázquez, IS preparing the celebration of its half a millennium, and that goal has mobilized all sectors of society. Public health is one of the surprised one and stands out in this wave of changes that flooded the city.
The recovery of the Maternity Hospital East or Centro Gallego, as it is also known, is one of the emblematic works. This facility which takes great pride of Santiago de Cuba has long been paralyzed by risk of collapsing.
The architect Noel Infante Chacon one of the investors of this giant work, said the investment until this July has three main objectives: the wards A, B and the perimeter fence.
"A first objective is Room A, with a capacity of 40 beds. This room is now fully restored and has all rooms intended to serve pregnant. Has its dining room, which previously did not, the pantry, the local doctor, healing room, in short, all the resources used were really quality.
"Earlier this room did not have tiles and at this moment already completely tiled. All we have are the stories not intervened because the originals are good, they are integral granite and will leave exactly as they are, "said the architect.
This ward of the Centro , has already installed the hot and cold water service in the bathrooms, a large part of the woodwork is new, they are standing sanitation, sink, and within days should begin to put the beds, which they have also undergone remodeling and painting.
Ward B is at 96% which is very close to completion. There are still some details, including four doors are about to enter and the rest of the supplies are in the hospital are counted. This location is expected to be delivered ending the first half of this month for the benefit of the local pregnant women
"Ward A, on the other hand is a little bit late. There is working among other companies, COMETAL staff, which still has very specific tasks to accomplish, mainly with false ceiling and woodwork. Is also missing to complete 10% of the floor which in this case the new one resembles the floor when the hospital opened in 1914.
"These tiles have similar colors, drawing and the border of the originals. The person who is working specifically on this palm is known private contractor from Palma Soriano, Ruben Dario " said Noel Infante.
This ward, which also possess 40 beds, 80% is on schedule, and is making every effort to finish to commemorate the 62 anniversary of July 26. That is the commitment of all factors including the companies that are working in this center.
It being considered also that in this hospital received protection and assistance the fighters of the Centennial Generation, after the glorious actions of that day in 1953.
The third object is the perimeter fence, missing very little. And paint is being given to outside the hospital, I was put new door and subtraction to put the fence at the entrance. It will also improve other areas, gardening, etc.
Then there is a projection of continuing to work until December in Room C, which is 57% of its execution; and in Hall D, called Block 1, where it is necessary to demolish a foundation with compressors that have so far not been able to get.
The Galician Centre will also host the Provincial Department of Genetics, which today has its disaggregated services. This part in particular, saying the investor does not take many constructive actions, but we must bring this space to the needs of a center of this kind has its peculiarities.
It is valid to note that the Maternity Hospital of Santiago de Cuba This last arrived to its 100 years of existence year, so they did a great job trying to maintain the structure of the building. Its purpose is to function as a great home for the care of pregnant women, offering top quality service.