The Minister of Health, Luis Quirozconfirmed that a A minor under 11 years old was injured after the impact of a tear gas bomb during the protest against the government of José Jerí and Congress from October 15. This was announced in the recent press conference held together with other ministers who responded to the events that occurred in the march. The head of the Ministry of Health (Minsa) indicated that the medical expenses of the girl, as well as those of the other injured, are being covered by the State.
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“The care for all patients is being assumed by the Comprehensive Health Insurance (SIS) absolutely free (…) just like the case of this girl,” said Quiroz. According to reports, the minor was hit by a tear gas cannon in the chest, allegedly perpetrated by the PNP, when she was walking with her mother at the intersection of Abancay Avenue and Ucayali Avenue during the protest. After the impact, she seriously hit her head on the floor and was rushed to the hospital. of the Police.
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Minister of Health ensures support for relatives of those injured in protest
In the middle of his statements, Minister Quiroz indicated that coverage by the State will not only be limited to the medical care of patients, but also their families will receive the corresponding support. In this way, the head of the Minsa indicated that The families of the injured will have support.
“We are not only limiting ourselves to patient care (…) but also from family members. We understand perfectly that the patient is not just that, he has a reality, a social environment, and the closest environment is his family. That is why it has been arranged that this accompaniment also extends to the families of the injured,” he confirmed.
Protest against the Government leaves one dead and more than 30 civilians injured
The last massive march against the government of President José Jerí and Congress left one dead, Eduardo Ruiz Sanz (32)and several injured after clashes with the National Police (PNP). According to information from the Ombudsman’s Office, the protest on October 15 recorded 32 injured civilians, including three minors.
