Reference :
V-P-CD-E-01373
Date :
20/12/2011
Caption :
North Kivu province, Goma, Bethesda hospital. A 14 years-old patient, who was hit by a stray bullet in the neck as he was running from his willage when fighting erupted between two armed groups.
Confidentiality level :
public
Publication restrictions :
publication without restrictions
Description :
The bullet hit his spinal cord, and doctors are not yet sure if he will recover the mobility of his legs. As soon as his condition is stable enough, he will be quickly referred to the rehabilitation centre.
The ICRC supports the hospital by paying fees for patients who are injured within the context of violence in the province. In addition to direct support to the hospital, the ICRC gives a certain amount of money per day to patients and carers, to enable them to buy food, soap and other necessary items during their stay in the hospital.
Original material :
digital
Resolution :
4079x2714
Orientation :
landscape
Colour/B&W :
colour
