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]

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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. · El País

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

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

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

President Abelardo de la Espriella stated that the Nueva EPS will be responsible for providing all medical attention for Liam Santiago. · El País

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

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

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

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