Victims of Melcom disaster responding to treatment

Accra, Nov 9, GNA - Majority of victims of the Melcom accident at the various hospitals in Accra had been discharged.   Mr Nurudeen Idrisu, Administrator of the Achimota Hospital told the Ghana News Agency (GNA) on Friday that the hospital had discharged most of the cases it received from the Melcom disaster except for three out of the total of 29 who are still on admission.   He explained that out of the 29, one was referred to the Korle-bu Teaching Hospital because she had head injuries. He said so far no death had been recorded at the hospital in respect of the disaster.   A nurse in charge of Ward "B" where the survivors were on admission, Ms M. Abdulah confirmed that the three were responding to treatment.   The patients expressed thanks to God for saving them from death.   They also thanked the Government, the public, the rescue team and all institutions which have and are supporting the process to ensure that others who are still trapped in the rubble are recovered.   The 37 Military Hospital received 33 of the cases, but unfortunately lost three - two females and a male.   Lieutenant Colonel Gator, Administrative Officer, Medical told the GNA that the Hospital had discharged most of the victims but still had about 15 on admission who were responding to treatment for various degrees of injuries.     GNA... Read Full Story