# Colombian President Responds to Child with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Colombian President Abelardo De La Espriella confirmed medical care for Liam Santiago, a child with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy.

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President Abelardo De La Espriella responded to a social media appeal from Liam Santiago, a child from Cúcuta suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. [^1]

President Abelardo de la Espriella of Colombia called Lucas Murillo, a young boy in Cúcuta, after the child publicly requested medical help for a severe heart condition. [^2]

President Abelardo De La Espriella responded to a message from the mother of Carla, a three-year-old girl in Colombia who suffers from a serious illness that prevents her from speaking. [^3]

President Abelardo De La Espriella announced that a new medical evaluation is being managed in Colombia to confirm the diagnosis and define the required treatment. [^4]

President Abelardo De La Espriella stated that the administration has addressed the case of Liam Santiago and is in direct contact with his family. [^5]

Lucas Murillo is currently under the care of the Nueva EPS and receiving treatment at the Fundación Cardiovascular de Bucaramanga for a severe heart condition. [^6]

President Abelardo de la Espriella stated during the call that he was not alone and that the government would provide the necessary support to face the illness. [^7]

The President mentioned another child from Cúcuta named Liam Santiago, who was diagnosed with an illness and is currently being treated in Spain. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. President Abelardo De La Espriella responded to a social media appeal from Liam Santiago, a child from Cúcuta suffering from Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
2. President Abelardo de la Espriella of Colombia called Lucas Murillo, a young boy in Cúcuta, after the child publicly requested medical help for a severe heart condition. (La Opinión, News)
3. President Abelardo De La Espriella responded to a message from the mother of Carla, a three-year-old girl in Colombia who suffers from a serious illness that prevents her from speaking. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
4. President Abelardo De La Espriella announced that a new medical evaluation is being managed in Colombia to confirm the diagnosis and define the required treatment. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
5. President Abelardo De La Espriella stated that the administration has addressed the case of Liam Santiago and is in direct contact with his family. (Semana - Últimas Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo, News)
6. Lucas Murillo is currently under the care of the Nueva EPS and receiving treatment at the Fundación Cardiovascular de Bucaramanga for a severe heart condition. (La Opinión, News)
7. President Abelardo de la Espriella stated during the call that he was not alone and that the government would provide the necessary support to face the illness. (La Opinión, News)
8. The President mentioned another child from Cúcuta named Liam Santiago, who was diagnosed with an illness and is currently being treated in Spain. (La Opinión, News)

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