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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]
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  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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
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