Minister visits injured student:

Sarah Nayef Al-Mutairi, a student of Sarah Al-Tawhid Intermediate School in Saad Al-Abdullah area affiliated to Jahra Educational Zone sustained injuries throughout her body and a fractured spine when she fell from the second floor of the school building, reports Al-Anba daily.

According to medical sources, she is in need of an urgent surgery.

Minister of Education and Higher Education Dr Mohammed Al-Fares visited Sarah at Jahra Hospital, and called on Minister of Health and Director of Jahra Hospital to check on her condition.

Dr Al-Fares expressed grief over the injuries sustained by the student as a result of the fall, stressing his keenness to check on her and provide all heath facilities required for her treatment. He said this concern stems from his responsibility as the Minister of Education.

After reassuring her health condition, the minister disclosed that Sarah sustained several fractures particularly on her legs and spine. He wished her a speedy recovery.

Reportedly, Sarah fell because the wall on the second floor of the school building is very low.

Dr Al-Fares instructed the director of Jahra Educational Zone to check on the wall and its height, and to ensure necessary measures are taken to address this matter.

He affirmed his concern for the safety of all students.