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By Abel Merawi
April 27, 2020 (Ezega.com) – Every time there is danger, the evolutionary and natural instinct of every human being is to escape. But the modern system with division of labor has endangered despite the consequences. Instead of escaping, people in certain professions run into danger. At the top of the list, we find heroes like soldiers, police, firefighters, and health workers. When there is a national threat, it is the soldiers who stand bravely on the front line. Every time we encounter dangers in our daily dealings, we call the police. The only people who run into a scorching fire, even more valuable than property owners, are firefighters. Above all, with In the current COVID-19 pandemic, it is health workers who stand guard to rescue the human race.
The task of health workers is truly heroic. It is these people who have worked diligently to save us from the terrible diseases that we are afraid to even discuss. The years that pass to gain knowledge of numerous diseases can help you better manage existing diseases. When the cause, symptoms, effect, and prevention mechanism of a given disease are already known, the work of healthcare workers is much simpler and more rewarding. But how are they going to deal with a new disease? How can we expect to be protected from the new coronavirus? Such is the deadly mission they are expected to execute. They risk their lives to fight an unknown enemy. Some might argue that it is their duty, but is it really a duty to face the dangers of an unidentified pandemic?
Today, health workers risk their lives to save lives. In early March, the Chinese National Health Commission reported that more than 3,300 health workers had been infected with COVID-19. He also reported that at least 22 died in late February. The case in Italy is also serious; As reported in “The Lancet,” about 20% of healthcare workers have been affected by the virus. With the rapid spread of the new coronavirus, the risk of healthcare workers is increasing. The World Health Organization (WHO) reported on April 8, 2020 that 22,073 health workers in 52 countries and regions have been infected with COVID-19.
Like the rest of us, healthcare workers also have a personal life that they want to protect. We are told to stay home, and even that seems impossible to some people. These heroes, on the other hand, are told to leave the security of their homes and go to the exact spot with a high rate of spread of the pandemic. Quarantines are handled by them, reported cases are handled by them and they are expected to handle any danger. Not only do they risk their own lives, but they also put their family at risk. They may have children waiting at home or older parents who trust them. Against all these odds, they fight pandemics like the ancient heroes who save the day. But unlike fictional heroes, they are not well equipped.
These heroes today are under-staffed and equipped. The WHO has emphasized this situation and has declared that personal protective equipment (PPE) should be provided to health workers. He also requested that decent living conditions be provided, as it is his right. However, the situation in each country depends on the economic capacity and priority of the government. Despite the WHO’s call, the provision of PPE is not being adequately met. As Sara Khairat of Al Jazeera reports, “A global shortage of protective equipment has added to the enormous amount of damage to his physical and mental well-being.” Therefore, it is not enough to provide your physical well-being because the psychological burden must also be addressed.
There are times in life when you know something bad is going to happen, but you can’t do anything to prevent it. Such moments make us feel powerless. This is the daily sentiment of healthcare workers when they see a patient die in front of them. Without cure or vaccination for COVID-19, the probability of death for those infected is higher. Witnessing the death of people every day, at a minimum, creates mental stress. They are expected to comfort the victims’ families, but there is no one to comfort them. Furthermore, its constant call to duty without a foreseeable end to the pandemic is truly exhausting and stressful. As an article in “The Lancet” put it, “Health care systems worldwide could be operating at more than full capacity for many months. But healthcare workers, unlike ventilators or wards, cannot Urgently manufacture or operate at 100% occupancy for long periods. ”For this reason, each government needs to establish a system to maintain the physical and mental well-being of health workers.
While the foregoing problems are shared globally by all health workers, the situation worsens even more in developing countries. Just to get an idea of the problem, let’s take the condition that already exists in the Ethiopian health system. Analyzing the ratio of doctors to the general population in Ethiopia, the 2017 “CIA World Fact-book” shows that the ratio is 0.1 doctors / 1,000 population. He further explains: “The World Health Organization estimates that fewer than 2.3 health workers (doctors, nurses, and midwives only) per 1,000 would be insufficient to meet primary health care needs.” If this is the situation under normal conditions, it is almost impossible for that country to handle a COVID-19 outbreak.
The world’s population notes and appreciates the burden of health workers. The standing ovations and various top and social media recognitions given by people around the world are certainly encouraging. We should continue to pay tribute to the health workers who tirelessly defend us. To show that we really care about them, we need to really take care of ourselves. We need to strictly follow your instructions. Through the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE) and physical detachment, we can save lives and ease the burden on healthcare workers. More importantly, the government of each nation should create a system to protect their physical and mental health.
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Abel Merawi He is a contributor to Addis Ababa for Ezega.com. He can be contacted through this form.
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