[NYTr] Cuba Reports on Major 8-Year Social Infrastructure Project

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Cuba Reports on  Major 8-Year Social Infrastructure Project

Havana, Jan 10 (acn) Some 7,200 construction projects were concluded in 
Cuba over the past eight years in the areas of health care, education, 
culture and sports.

Included in the massive effort are 1,104 schools, residential buildings 
for teachers, a network of polytechnic education centers, the 
inauguration of the University of Information Technology, the 
refurbishing and remodelling of 250 health care centers, the 
construction of 600 medical rehabilitation wards, along with the 
reconstruction and modernization of hospitals.

Despite the tangible results government leaders are calling for greater 
efficiency, technical abilities, stability and labor productivity.

Construction plans for 2008 will prioritize the building of houses, the 
repair of thoroughfares, projects within the national energy program, 
facilities in the food-processing industry, hydrological infrastructure 
and the tourist sectors.

Other projects will continue to improve conditions in health care 
centers and hospitals along with modernizing equipment. To boost 
current plans, Cubans are trying to further develop local production of 
building materials, including plumbing, electric and water-supply 
infrastructure.