Syrian Child Dies from Gunshot in Wadi Khaled amid Conflicting Reports on Hospital's Responsibility
A Syrian child died on Friday after suffering from a gunshot wound to the head a day earlier, reported the National News Agency.
It said that ten-year-old Hussein al-Issa was brought to a hospital in the northeastern region of Wadi Khaled after being struck by a stray bullet.
Wadi Khaled municipal head Fadi al-Asaad said that the child remained in the emergency room until Friday morning when he passed away.
He was forced to wait in the area until his family could provide the sufficient funds for his operation, he explained.
Asaad slammed the delay, wondering: “Have humanity and mercy left the hearts of the people?”
For its part, the hospital administration stated: “The child arrived at the facility with a severe wound.”
“All necessary services were given to him and his family was not asked to pay for any of them.”
Health Minister Wael Abou Faour later ordered the launch of an investigation in the affair at the behest of Asaad.
The name of the hospital was not disclosed, but NNA said that it is located in the town of al-Fard.
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