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Damir Ortiz

Damir Ortiz, a young Cuban boy, became a global focus as he fought for life-saving medical treatment in the U.S. After fundraising and visa challenges, he's now in stable condition.

Mother of Damir Claims Her Son Received Incorrect Treatment for Ewing's Sarcoma in Cuba
Mother of Damir Claims Her Son Received Incorrect Treatment for Ewing's Sarcoma in Cuba

Published on 4/21/2025

Amelia Calzadilla Shares Insights from Her Emotional Visit with Damir's Mother in Miami
Amelia Calzadilla Shares Insights from Her Emotional Visit with Damir's Mother in Miami

Published on 4/20/2025

Amelia Calzadilla Touches Down in Miami, Unveils Purpose Behind Her Visit
Amelia Calzadilla Touches Down in Miami, Unveils Purpose Behind Her Visit

Published on 4/16/2025

Cuban Police Block Funeral Service for Young Damir Ortiz
Cuban Police Block Funeral Service for Young Damir Ortiz

Published on 4/10/2025

Funeral Service for Damir Ortiz Held at Havana's Colón Cemetery Chapel
Funeral Service for Damir Ortiz Held at Havana's Colón Cemetery Chapel

Published on 4/9/2025

Cuban Government Blocks Organizer from Attending Mass for Child Damir in Havana
Cuban Government Blocks Organizer from Attending Mass for Child Damir in Havana

Published on 4/9/2025

Farewell Mass for Little Warrior Damir Set for Wednesday at Colón Cemetery
Farewell Mass for Little Warrior Damir Set for Wednesday at Colón Cemetery

Published on 4/8/2025

Cuban Institute of Hematology Addresses the Tragic Death of Young Damir
Cuban Institute of Hematology Addresses the Tragic Death of Young Damir

Published on 4/6/2025

Amelia Calzadilla Calls for Justice Following the Death of Young Damir Ortiz
Amelia Calzadilla Calls for Justice Following the Death of Young Damir Ortiz

Published on 4/6/2025

Cubans in Miami to Bid Farewell to Young Damir
Cubans in Miami to Bid Farewell to Young Damir

Published on 4/5/2025

Humberto López's Controversial Response to the Passing of Cuban Child Damir Ortiz
Humberto López's Controversial Response to the Passing of Cuban Child Damir Ortiz

Published on 4/5/2025

Shock Among Cubans Over the Passing of Young Damir Ortiz
Shock Among Cubans Over the Passing of Young Damir Ortiz

Published on 4/5/2025

Heartbreak Among Independent Cuban Medical Community Following the Death of Young Damir Ortiz: "No One Can Hurt You Now"
Heartbreak Among Independent Cuban Medical Community Following the Death of Young Damir Ortiz: "No One Can Hurt You Now"

Published on 4/5/2025

Cuban Doctors Challenge Government Spokesperson: "Why Must We Improvise?"
Cuban Doctors Challenge Government Spokesperson: "Why Must We Improvise?"

Published on 4/4/2025

Damir Continues His Battle: Health Update on Cuban Child in the U.S.
Damir Continues His Battle: Health Update on Cuban Child in the U.S.

Published on 4/4/2025

Cuban Regime Acknowledges Hospital Shortages After Damir's Case Sparks Outcry: "We Don't Have Everything"
Cuban Regime Acknowledges Hospital Shortages After Damir's Case Sparks Outcry: "We Don't Have Everything"

Published on 4/4/2025

Cuban Government Threatens Critics Amid Health System Crisis Allegations
Cuban Government Threatens Critics Amid Health System Crisis Allegations

Published on 4/4/2025

Mother of Damir Denounces Cuban Doctors on TV: "They Were Letting Him Die"
Mother of Damir Denounces Cuban Doctors on TV: "They Were Letting Him Die"

Published on 3/31/2025

Mother of Damir Ortiz Challenges Official Health Report: "My Son Lacked Even Thermometers"
Mother of Damir Ortiz Challenges Official Health Report: "My Son Lacked Even Thermometers"

Published on 3/29/2025

Cuban Doctors Defend Themselves and Blame Damir's Mother for Disrupting Medical Care
Cuban Doctors Defend Themselves and Blame Damir's Mother for Disrupting Medical Care

Published on 3/28/2025

Cuban Authorities to Hold Special Broadcast Addressing Child's Medical Case
Cuban Authorities to Hold Special Broadcast Addressing Child's Medical Case

Published on 3/28/2025

Damir Begins Breathing Independently at Miami Hospital
Damir Begins Breathing Independently at Miami Hospital

Published on 3/25/2025

Mother of Cuban Child Keeps Diagnosis Confidential to Protect Legal Case
Mother of Cuban Child Keeps Diagnosis Confidential to Protect Legal Case

Published on 3/20/2025

Mother of Damir Criticizes Cuban Doctors for Misdiagnosis: "They Gave Him the Worst Leukemia to Get Rid of Me"
Mother of Damir Criticizes Cuban Doctors for Misdiagnosis: "They Gave Him the Worst Leukemia to Get Rid of Me"

Published on 3/20/2025

Damir Faces Serious Threat to His Vision
Damir Faces Serious Threat to His Vision

Published on 3/19/2025

Damir Ortiz's Inspiring Recovery: A Mother's Update on His Journey in the U.S.
Damir Ortiz's Inspiring Recovery: A Mother's Update on His Journey in the U.S.

Published on 3/19/2025

Mother Accuses Cuban Medical System of Negligence After Misdiagnosis of Her Son
Mother Accuses Cuban Medical System of Negligence After Misdiagnosis of Her Son

Published on 3/18/2025

Criticism Arises Over Chemotherapy Treatment Worsening Damir's Health in Cuba
Criticism Arises Over Chemotherapy Treatment Worsening Damir's Health in Cuba

Published on 3/17/2025

Great News for Damir: Cuban Boy Tests Negative for Leukemia
Great News for Damir: Cuban Boy Tests Negative for Leukemia

Published on 3/16/2025

Cuban Boy Damir Shows Progress with Shoulder Dance at Miami Hospital
Cuban Boy Damir Shows Progress with Shoulder Dance at Miami Hospital

Published on 3/16/2025

Health Update on Cuban Child Damir Ortiz: "Stable Condition and Fever-Free"
Health Update on Cuban Child Damir Ortiz: "Stable Condition and Fever-Free"

Published on 3/14/2025

Trump's Proposed Plan May Bar Cubans and Venezuelans from Entering the U.S. "No Exceptions"
Trump's Proposed Plan May Bar Cubans and Venezuelans from Entering the U.S. "No Exceptions"

Published on 3/14/2025

Cuban Community Raises Over $36,000 for Air Ambulance to Transport Damir Ortiz to the US
Cuban Community Raises Over $36,000 for Air Ambulance to Transport Damir Ortiz to the US

Published on 3/8/2025

Cuban Child Damir Ortiz Granted Humanitarian Visa for Treatment in the U.S.
Cuban Child Damir Ortiz Granted Humanitarian Visa for Treatment in the U.S.

Published on 3/7/2025

U.S. Continues Humanitarian Visa Process for Young Damir
U.S. Continues Humanitarian Visa Process for Young Damir

Published on 2/28/2025

Heartfelt Plea for Help from Cuban Boy Damir Ortiz's Mother: "He's Dying"
Heartfelt Plea for Help from Cuban Boy Damir Ortiz's Mother: "He's Dying"

Published on 2/20/2025

International Spotlight Shines on Cuban Child Damir Ortiz's Struggle
International Spotlight Shines on Cuban Child Damir Ortiz's Struggle

Published on 2/19/2025

U.S. Envoy in Cuba Meets with Cuban Activists in Spain: "The Regime Must Be Shaking"
U.S. Envoy in Cuba Meets with Cuban Activists in Spain: "The Regime Must Be Shaking"

Published on 2/15/2025

Heroic Surgery on Young Boy in Sancti Spíritus Sparks Criticism Amid Damir Ortiz Case
Heroic Surgery on Young Boy in Sancti Spíritus Sparks Criticism Amid Damir Ortiz Case

Published on 2/11/2025

Young Damir Ortiz Fights for Medical Treatment Abroad Amid MINSAP's Rejection
Young Damir Ortiz Fights for Medical Treatment Abroad Amid MINSAP's Rejection

Published on 2/8/2025