Haiti - Security: The Ministry condemns the assault of armed individuals at the University Hospital of Peace
In a note, Dr. Marie Gréta Roy Clément, the Minister of Public Health and Population strongly condemns the intrusion and aggression perpetrated by unidentified armed individuals, in the enclosure of the University Hospital of Peace (Hôpital Universitaire de la Paix ) (Delmas 33) on the night of Saturday 9 to Sunday 10 March.
Minister Clement points out "At a time when great efforts are being made to improve the health care provided to the population in the various health structures, such acts only sabotage the work of the Ministry."
"The Minister presents her solidarity not only to the service doctor victim of this attack but also to all the staff of the hospital, traumatized by this unspeakable attitude."
Minister Clément urges the authorities concerned, particularly those of Justice and the Police, to take legal measures against the aggressors and that such a situation does not happen again.
