Surge in Gunshot Injuries Floods Hospitals

As is customary during periods of significant political turbulence in recent years, armed gangs have unleashed violence, leading to a notable increase in gunshot wounds in the main hospitals in the metropolitan area of Port-au-Prince.

Claudy Junior Pierre
Par Claudy Junior Pierre
19 Jan 2024 | Lecture : 3 min.

The specter of "peyi lòk" (lockdown) looms over Port-au-Prince and some provincial cities in January 2024. Before the noticeable emptiness in the main streets of the capital, everything hinted at dark days ahead for the country. This is evident from the number of cases of gunshot wounds received in the main hospitals of the country.

Since Monday, January 9, 2024, a significant number of gunshot victims, including thoracic gunshot wounds, abdominal wounds, and lower limb injuries requiring amputations, have been adm

CET ARTICLE EST RÉSERVÉ AUX INSCRITS

Inscrivez-vous gratuitement

Il vous reste 85% à découvrir. Inscrivez vous pour lire la suite de cet article.