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Damir Ortiz Ramírez

Damir Ortiz Ramírez's story highlights challenges in seeking a U.S. humanitarian visa for urgent medical treatment, amid Cuban healthcare issues and activism.

Damir Begins Chemotherapy in the U.S. with a Drug Denied in Cuba
Damir Begins Chemotherapy in the U.S. with a Drug Denied in Cuba

Published on 3/19/2025

Damir's Condition Steady as Treatment Continues at Miami Hospital: "The Boy is Improving"
Damir's Condition Steady as Treatment Continues at Miami Hospital: "The Boy is Improving"

Published on 3/15/2025

Mother of Damir Believes in His Recovery in Miami and Criticizes Cuban Regime
Mother of Damir Believes in His Recovery in Miami and Criticizes Cuban Regime

Published on 3/14/2025

Damir's Condition Remains Stable in Miami Hospital: "He's a Very Strong Child"
Damir's Condition Remains Stable in Miami Hospital: "He's a Very Strong Child"

Published on 3/14/2025

Mother of Damir Sends Heartfelt Thanks from Miami Hospital, Urges Cuban Mothers to Open Their Eyes
Mother of Damir Sends Heartfelt Thanks from Miami Hospital, Urges Cuban Mothers to Open Their Eyes

Published on 3/13/2025

Damir Receives Medical Care at a Miami Hospital
Damir Receives Medical Care at a Miami Hospital

Published on 3/12/2025

Child Flown to Miami for Medical Care After Cuban Civil Society Rallies Support
Child Flown to Miami for Medical Care After Cuban Civil Society Rallies Support

Published on 3/12/2025

Cubans Rally to Donate Blood for Young Boy Damir
Cubans Rally to Donate Blood for Young Boy Damir

Published on 3/12/2025

Bureaucratic Hurdles Delay Damir's Medical Transfer to the United States
Bureaucratic Hurdles Delay Damir's Medical Transfer to the United States

Published on 3/9/2025

Child Secures Emergency Flight to U.S. for Critical Medical Care
Child Secures Emergency Flight to U.S. for Critical Medical Care

Published on 3/9/2025

New Insights on the Air Ambulance Transfer of Cuban Child Damir Ortiz to the U.S.
New Insights on the Air Ambulance Transfer of Cuban Child Damir Ortiz to the U.S.

Published on 3/8/2025

Activists Arrested While Urging Humanitarian Visa for Child at U.S. Embassy in Havana
Activists Arrested While Urging Humanitarian Visa for Child at U.S. Embassy in Havana

Published on 2/26/2025

New Diagnosis Worsens Health Crisis for Cuban Child Damir
New Diagnosis Worsens Health Crisis for Cuban Child Damir

Published on 2/22/2025

United States Denies Humanitarian Visa for Cuban Child Damir
United States Denies Humanitarian Visa for Cuban Child Damir

Published on 2/22/2025

Cuban Woman Holds Solo Protest Outside Havana Hospital for Damir's Health: "This Is Why We Are Where We Are"
Cuban Woman Holds Solo Protest Outside Havana Hospital for Damir's Health: "This Is Why We Are Where We Are"

Published on 2/11/2025

Cuban Government Uses Child's Medical Case to Showcase Health System, Denies Overseas Transfer
Cuban Government Uses Child's Medical Case to Showcase Health System, Denies Overseas Transfer

Published on 2/8/2025

U.S. Denies Humanitarian Visa to Cuban Child Damir Due to MINSAP Bureaucracy
U.S. Denies Humanitarian Visa to Cuban Child Damir Due to MINSAP Bureaucracy

Published on 2/6/2025

Damir's Determined Fight for a Humanitarian Visa Amid Hospital Hurdles
Damir's Determined Fight for a Humanitarian Visa Amid Hospital Hurdles

Published on 2/8/2025

Cuban Family Challenges Health Ministry Over Refusal to Approve U.S. Treatment for Child with Eye Cancer
Cuban Family Challenges Health Ministry Over Refusal to Approve U.S. Treatment for Child with Eye Cancer

Published on 2/3/2025

Urgent Support Sought for Cuban Child Needing Eye Tumor Surgery in the U.S.
Urgent Support Sought for Cuban Child Needing Eye Tumor Surgery in the U.S.

Published on 1/27/2025