Yeongam-gun Establishes Medical Protection System to Safeguard Children Victims of Child Abuse

Designation of Yeongam Hanguk Hospital as a Dedicated Medical Institution for Child Abuse Cases

Yeongam-gun Office Building Exterior (Photo by Yeongam-gun)

[Yeongam＝Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Hyun] Jeonnam Yeongam-gun (Governor Jeon Dong-pyeong) announced on the 10th that on the 4th, it designated Yeongam Hanguk Hospital as a dedicated medical institution for child abuse, establishing a prompt and proactive medical support system for abused children.

The dedicated medical institution for child abuse is designated according to Article 29, Paragraph 7 of the Child Welfare Act, and when physical or mental examination and treatment are required for abused children, measures are taken to ensure prompt support.

The newly designated Yeongam Hanguk Hospital has a well-established medical system including orthopedics, internal medicine, and psychiatry, and is expected to provide integrated medical services for abused children.

In addition, since April, it has been operating a 24-hour emergency room, making continuous medical support for abused children possible.

Yeongam-gun plans to actively support abused children in the region by establishing a close cooperation system with the dedicated medical institution to ensure prompt action when medical support is requested for abused children.

An official from the county stated, “We will do our best to protect and guarantee the rights of children in the region by building a close communication and cooperation system with local community organizations together with Yeongam Hanguk Hospital.”

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