Mother of Cuban Child Keeps Diagnosis Confidential to Protect Legal Case

The mother of Damir Ortiz, a young Cuban boy who traveled to the United States for medical treatment unavailable in Cuba, has chosen to keep his current diagnosis under wraps to safeguard potential legal actions against the Cuban regime in the future. Diasniurka Salcedo, who played a crucial role in securing the humanitarian visa for Damir, stated that this decision aims to prevent the Cuban dictatorship from preparing and manipulating the situation.

In a Facebook live session, Salcedo clarified that Damir's case is not typical; it carries profound implications, as the boy was misdiagnosed and incorrectly treated in Cuba. Initially diagnosed with leukemia in Cuba, tests at Nicklaus Children's Hospital in Miami later confirmed that he does not have the disease. The activist emphasized that this case is rich with elements that could be leveraged to seek justice, not only for Damir but for many other Cuban children facing similar circumstances.

"This is the case of a child who was misdiagnosed and mistreated in what is supposed to be a medical powerhouse. He received the wrong treatment, and we have ample evidence to take necessary action," Salcedo asserted. "Information is power, and we cannot give the dictatorship the opportunity to prepare, because many children in Cuba are going through the same ordeal as Damir. This needs to be known," she added.

Salcedo also dismissed false rumors about Damir's possible death, reaffirming that the child is alive and recovering. She reminded that the chemotherapy he received in Cuba was unnecessary and should not have been administered.

The decision to keep the diagnosis confidential was made by Damir's mother, Eliannis Ramírez, as a means to protect the progress of the case and prevent Cuban regime interference. "The mother decided, and it's best to maintain confidentiality for now," Salcedo mentioned.

Diasniurka reported that Cuban health authorities have recently been inquiring about Damir's condition, which she claims is no coincidence. "Everyone knows they made a mistake—a wrong diagnosis and treatment. Sometimes, achieving justice requires temporary silence," she noted.

"The issue isn't with those who care for Damir; it's with the regime that is attempting to lie, manipulate, and cover up its error," Salcedo stated. Miguel Ángel Ruano Sánchez, a doctor involved in the case, supported the decision to keep the diagnosis private. On Facebook, he shared that Damir's true diagnosis is legally protected and will be disclosed at the right time. "I won't give them time to prepare and lie again. Justice for thousands of Cuban children is at stake!" Ruano declared.

Ruano warned those trying to access information about Damir's case that they are unauthorized to receive it, and U.S. authorities have taken decisive measures in this regard. "We will see you in court hearings. You will return to the international list of human rights violators, because that's what you are," he emphasized.

Damir's case continues to draw attention both within and outside of Cuba, as the family persists in their fight for justice, while those responsible for the boy's misdiagnosis and mistreatment remain under public scrutiny.