Bolivian Doctors Under Siege: Medical College Demands Action After Violent Blockade Attacks

Bolivian Medical College Condemns Violence Against Healthcare Workers During Blockades Cochabamba, Bolivia – The Cochabamba Medical College has issued a strong condemnation of the violence directed at healthcare workers during ongoing nationwide blockades. The college expressed its "energetic rejection and profound indignation" at the attacks, which have included the destruction of ambulances and the direct targeting of medical staff. The report shows disturbing footage of damaged ambulances and injured medical personnel. "In a completely unacceptable act of violence," stated a representative from the college in a press conference shown in the video, "they destroyed ambulances, vehicles destined to save lives." The college has declared a state of emergency and called for the immediate withdrawal of medical personnel from areas where their safety cannot be guaranteed. They are demanding a swift government response and the prosecution of those responsible. The events highlight the dangerous conditions faced by healthcare workers in Bolivia amidst the ongoing social unrest. The college's statement underscores the critical need for protection of medical professionals and the importance of ensuring access to healthcare for all Bolivians.

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