Most wounded people in Lhasa riots recover

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Source: CCTV.com | 04-18-2008 10:29

Tibetan health authorities say most of the people wounded in the March 14 Lhasa riots have recovered and been discharged from hospital. During the rescue work, local authority sped up procedures to save lives.

This hospital treated nearly 200 people wounded in the Lhasa riots.

This hospital treated nearly 200 people wounded in the Lhasa riots. After weeks of treatment, only one seriously injured person is still in hospital. The others have recovered and discharged.

The situation is the same in another major hospital in Lhasa. Patients say they are satisfied with the treatment and care.

Patient Maayentung said, "My wounds don't hurt now, but I still can't move. All the doctors and nurses here have treated me well."

Over 100 wounded police and armed police officers were taken to the local military hospital for treatment. Most of them have also recovered.

On the day of the riots, hundreds of medical workers were mobilized and first aid was carried out around the city. Officials say the rescue work was carried out swiftly.

Li Luping, deputy director of Tibet Health Bureau, said, "After the riots, all the medical organizations in Lhasa launched fast-track procedures for the wounded and provided the best treatment for every patient."

Over 100 wounded police and armed police officers were taken to the local military hospital for treatment. Most of them have also recovered.

Editor:Zhang Ning