Thirty-Four Injured in Viacha Explosions Remain Hospitalized

Thirty-four people injured in explosions at Bolivia’s Bolívar Regiment in Viacha remain hospitalized, Health Minister Marcela Flores said. Two patients are still in delicate condition.

One is a 16-year-old who underwent surgery the same night at the Thorax Hospital and is now stable, according to the minister. The other is an officer at Cossmil who suffered a spinal injury and has remained in intensive care since the first night.

Other patients have head injuries, bruises and cuts. Some have already been discharged after improving, while others remain under observation. Flores said the Health Ministry continues to monitor those affected and that the health system is providing care.

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Thirty-four remain hospitalized in different hospitals, two in a somewhat more delicate condition.

The ministry renewed its call for blood donations, saying emergency demands had reduced reserves. “Blood donation is extremely important all the time,” Flores said, stressing that regular donations are needed to maintain supplies at medical facilities.

The Viacha municipality reported 84 people injured in the explosions. Of those, 31 were transferred to medical facilities because of the seriousness of their injuries, 47 were discharged, and one hospitalized patient left against medical advice.

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Blood donation is extremely important all the time.