President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo has actually provided his acknowledgements for the deaths of frontline doctor working to address the nation ' s COVID-19 crisis.
In a written statement provided by the State Palace on Wednesday, Jokowi thanked the fallen health workers for “their effort, unwavering devotion and professionalism” in the struggle against COVID-19
Governmental representative M. Fadjroel Rachman stated the government prompted everyone to take the essential precautions against COVID-19 contagion, that included using masks in public, washing one’s hands and keeping physical distance.
He said the government had offered a steady supply of individual protective devices (PPE) and monetary incentives for frontline health employees in the country.
However, the nation has, sometimes, dealt with PPE lacks and the nonpayment of monetary rewards during the pandemic.
The Indonesian Medical Association (IDI) has actually reported that a minimum of 100 doctors have died of COVID-19, as cases and fatalities install throughout the archipelago.
IDI chairman Daeng M. Fiqih said the association had actually coordinated with the nationwide COVID-19 task force and pertinent departments to make sure the accessibility of PPE in hospitals and health facilities to avoid more deaths amongst health workers.
” Hospitals need to issue an unique policy that temporarily restricts health workers with comorbidities and those who are at higher danger from working,” he stated.
Daeng included that health professionals must be needed to take polymerase domino effect (PCR) tests routinely to guarantee a safe working environment.
