# Colombian President Promises Care for Boy with Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella promises medical care for Liam Santiago, a boy with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.

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Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella responded to a request from Liam Santiago Ramos Garcera, an 8-year-old boy from Cúcuta who suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy. [^1]

President Abelardo De La Espriella ordered the Nueva EPS to provide priority medical attention for two children, Lucas and Liam, after their cases were brought to his knowledge. [^2]

President Abelardo de la Espriella announced that the government is managing a new medical evaluation in Colombia to confirm the diagnosis and define the required treatment. [^3]

President Abelardo de la Espriella confirmed that Liam was accepted as a candidate to participate in a clinical trial against Duchenne muscular dystrophy in Spain. [^4]

President Abelardo de la Espriella stated that the Nueva EPS will be responsible for providing all medical attention for Liam Santiago. [^5]

Lucas Francesco Murillo García recorded a viral video stating, 'I only have half a heart, I do not want to die,' to request help from the President. [^6]

Lucas Francesco Murillo García, a 7-year-old resident of Cúcuta, has a congenital heart defect and requires specialized care including a potential heart transplant. [^7]

President Abelardo De La Espriella confirmed that Lucas is currently receiving medical attention from the Nueva EPS under the care of specialists at the Fundación Cardiovascular de Bucaramanga. [^8]

## What this stands on

1. Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella responded to a request from Liam Santiago Ramos Garcera, an 8-year-old boy from Cúcuta who suffers from Duchenne muscular dystrophy. (El País, News)
2. President Abelardo De La Espriella ordered the Nueva EPS to provide priority medical attention for two children, Lucas and Liam, after their cases were brought to his knowledge. (lanacion, News)
3. President Abelardo de la Espriella announced that the government is managing a new medical evaluation in Colombia to confirm the diagnosis and define the required treatment. (El País, News)
4. President Abelardo de la Espriella confirmed that Liam was accepted as a candidate to participate in a clinical trial against Duchenne muscular dystrophy in Spain. (El País, News)
5. President Abelardo de la Espriella stated that the Nueva EPS will be responsible for providing all medical attention for Liam Santiago. (El País, News)
6. Lucas Francesco Murillo García recorded a viral video stating, 'I only have half a heart, I do not want to die,' to request help from the President. (lanacion, News)
7. Lucas Francesco Murillo García, a 7-year-old resident of Cúcuta, has a congenital heart defect and requires specialized care including a potential heart transplant. (lanacion, News)
8. President Abelardo De La Espriella confirmed that Lucas is currently receiving medical attention from the Nueva EPS under the care of specialists at the Fundación Cardiovascular de Bucaramanga. (lanacion, News)

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