A doctor from Metrosalud reported being attacked by a patient he treated for an overdose in Medellín: “Three people rushed at me.”

A medical professional working for Metrosalud in Medellín, Colombia, was physically attacked by a patient and companions following a medical intervention. The victim had successfully stabilized a patient who arrived at a local health unit in critical condition suffering from a drug overdose.

According to the physician's testimony, three individuals suddenly lunged at him after the patient's recovery. The incident highlights ongoing security concerns and violence directed at healthcare personnel working in emergency and public health facilities.