A Haitian couple attacked medical staff at the emergency department of the Dr. Darío Contreras Traumatology Hospital on Sunday, 17 November 2024 in the afternoon, subsequently fleeing the scene.
The hospital confirmed the incident in a statement, quoting the director-general, Dr. César Roque, who condemned the assault. The note from the hospital indicated that a 28-year-old patient and his partner had been admitted for treatment when they turned violent, attacking both doctors and nurses. The male assailant had allegedly concealed a knife, which he brandished during the incident.
“Thanks to the swift intervention of the hospital’s security personnel, the assailants were initially apprehended. However, they took advantage of the arrival of a critical patient to make their escape,” Dr. Roque is quoted as saying.
Hospital authorities have notified the National Police and are actively searching for the Haitian couple to bring them to justice for their actions.
The president of the Dominican Medical Association (CMD) called for improvements in hospital security, as reported in Diario Libre.
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