www.chinaview.cn 2010-01-16 09:41:20
HAVANA, Jan. 15 (Xinhua) -- The Cuban government confirmed Friday
that 26 patients had died at a psychiatric hospital in the capital city
of Havana in a rare cold snap.
The Health Ministry said the deaths were all related to "prolonged
low temperatures" in Boyers city where the hospital is located.
But it said the patients -- all in old age -- died of natural
causes. "They all died of such diseases as psychiatric disease, natural
biological deterioration, respiratory infections and complications of
chronic diseases, " said the statement.
In response to allegations that negligence and the lack of
resources in the hospital also contributed to the deaths, the ministry
said it has launched an investigation, which might lead to criminal
proceedings.
Cuba: 26 die in psychiatric hospital in cold snap_English_Xinhua (16
January 2010)
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2010-01/16/content_12819118.htm
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