Our greatest regard, keep your spirit and constantly request protection from God Almighty
Jakarta – Minister of Health, Terawan Agus Putranto, on Monday guaranteed that the Indonesian federal government will continue to support and help health workers, or “health knights”, in their battle versus the unique coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
” The government, in this case, the Ministry of Health, will continue to support and assist health workers in fighting against the COVID-19 pandemic,” the minister said while opening an online conversation on reinforcing personnels on Monday. The discussion arranged by RSPI Sulianti Saroso was broadcast from Jakarta.
Speaking at the conversation, Health Minister Terawan stressed that anybody can be exposed to COVID-19, including health workers, such as doctors and nurses.
He stated many medical workers have been dealt with or have actually lost their lives after being exposed to the coronavirus while dealing with patients.
The minister then thanked the “health knights” for continuing to put their lives at risk to serve others.
” Our highest respect, keep your spirit and always request for defense from God Almighty,” Terawan said.
Reinforcing health services and guaranteeing the availability of health human resources are two primary health problems involved in dealing with COVID-19, said Prof. Dr. Abdul Kadir, head of the Health Human Resources Development and Empowerment Company (PPSDM) at the ministry.
He likewise stressed on federal government assistance for health workers.
He stated health employees play a big function in dealing with COVID-19– from the phase of detection to reaction– and must be supported by all stakeholders.
The federal government has supplied rewards totaling up to Rp1.027 trillion to health workers up until now, he noted.
Compensation has likewise been offered to 76 health workers who passed away of COVID-19 out of a list of 89 individuals who were declared entitled to receive it, he added. (INE)
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