Ambulance Abandons Schizophrenic Patient in Peru: Mother's Desperate Plea

Outrage in Peru as Ambulance Abandons Schizophrenic Patient Piura, Peru – A shocking incident has sparked public outrage in Peru after a video surfaced showing an ambulance abandoning a young man with schizophrenia. The video, shared by ATV Noticias, shows the patient, identified as Saúl Ampuero Valladolid, being left on the street by medical personnel. His mother, Doña Lourdes de Fatima, is now desperately searching for her son. "They left him to his fate," Doña Lourdes said in an interview with ATV Noticias. "I've been searching the streets for nine days now, and I don't know where he is." The video shows Saúl, wearing a light blue pajama, being helped out of the ambulance. He appears confused and disoriented as he walks away. The ambulance then drives off, leaving Saúl alone. The incident has raised serious questions about the standards of care for mental health patients in Peru. The Ministry of Health has yet to issue a statement on the matter. The video has gone viral, generating widespread condemnation. Many viewers have expressed their anger and frustration at the apparent disregard for Saúl's well-being. The incident serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by individuals with mental illness and the need for improved mental health services in Peru.