Full statement by Kenya Red Cross on the Dusit Attack

 

 

Kenya Red Cross has today issued a statement on the River Side attack as an update of their rescue and response operation.

Here is the statement as it appears on their release;

Humanitarian support to victims affected by the Riverside attack remain ongoing where the Kenya Red Cross Society (KRCS) and other humanitarian actors continue to work with the government to attend to families that have been affected by the unfortunate incident.

Tracing services are ongoing both at the Chiromo campus along the Dusit D2 hotel and Chiromo mortuary where KRCS is supporting families searching for their loved ones. A total of 94 cases were reported missing as of 16th January 2019 at 1500hrs, 44 cases had been closed positively while 50 cases remain pending.

Psychosocial support is also underway due to the trauma experienced by those affected both directly and indirectly. This is a service that is also being offered via telephone (on call) for those unable to access the counsellors stationed at the Chiromo campus and Chiromo mortuary. A total of ISO individuals have so far received professional counselling.

For both tracing and psvchosocial services, members of the public may contact the KRCS tollfree 1199 or 0715 820219.

At least 30 injuries were reported and were evacuated to the Kenyatta National Hospital, Aga Khan Hospital, Avenue Park Hospital, MP Shah and Coptic Hospital among other health facilities.

Overall, approximately 700 people were evacuated and 14 deaths reported as indicated by the National Government.

“l want to congratulate the Government of Kenya for a well-coordinated operation and thank the Kenya Police for their good leadership during the response period. I further thank all Kenyans for their goodwill messages and support during this difficult period,” DI. Abbas Gullet, Secretary General, KRCS said.

We thank all who have donated blood and as much as the active drives linked to this incident mav not continue, we encourage others to visit nearest Regional Blood Transfusion centres and donate. We further appreciate everyone for their generous donations and support.

“It is always encouraging to see our nation come together during such time and may we continue to stand together even during normal time and build Kenya,” Gullet added.

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