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Banga school shooting survivor faces ongoing vision struggles
A 14-year-old student injured in last month's shooting at a South Cotabato high school continues her recovery at home, battling permanent vision loss in one eye. The teenager, one of several wounded in the September 18 incident, is slowly regaining strength but faces a long rehabilitation process.
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The student, identified only as "Gay," sustained a gunshot wound to the head during the attack at Banga National High School in South Cotabato. More than a month after the incident, she remains at home undergoing treatment and rehabilitation, though her condition continues to improve gradually.
Gay lost sight in her left eye from the injury, a permanent consequence that will require ongoing medical monitoring and adjustment. Family members report that her recovery has been slow but steady, with doctors closely observing her neurological and physical progress.
The September 18 shooting at Banga National High School left multiple students wounded and prompted heightened security concerns across educational institutions in the region. Authorities have been investigating the circumstances surrounding the incident as part of ongoing efforts to prevent similar violence in schools.
The teenager's case highlights the long-term challenges faced by survivors of armed attacks in schools, as they cope not only with physical injuries but also with permanent disabilities that will affect their daily lives and education going forward.