An open letter to all our healthcare heroes, Jibriel Perez

An open letter for all our healthcare heroes, Jibriel Perez

An open letter for all our healthcare heroes

Not all heroes wear capes, writes Jibriel Perez. She reflects on the important role that healthcare professionals played this year.

HEALTHCARE WORKERS, YOUR PROFESSION remains significant, especially with the magnitude of this unparalleled pandemic. Your role remains deeply valued in this nation and we give tribute for your commitment and service to help others. To prevent the spread of COVID-19, the least civilians can do is adhere to social distancing and maintain proper hygiene.

We know that our hard-working and dedicated nurses, doctors, medical and laboratory staff who continue their vital responsibilities, put their health and safety at risk each time they fulfil their equally important roles, to treat those affected and those showing signs and symptoms of the disease.

To the doctors and nurses on the wards who regularly check, monitor and treat patients,

To the medical staff and pathologists who assist individuals in taking health examinations,

To the laboratory technicians, officers and scientists who receive and prepare the specimen, process the samples and report the diagnosis to doctors,

To the hospital domestic cleaners that keep and maintain a clean environment to culminate the spread of this abysmal plague,

To the emergency medical technicians (EMTs) and paramedics that efficiently respond to unexpected incidents and provide medical attention,

To hospital staff and management for organising structure and protocols,

Thank you.

We want to salute and thank all healthcare workers for protecting and improving the health and wellbeing of the people in the community. Thank you for your courage and for selflessly providing care wherever it is needed.

With the overwhelming demand and nature of your profession heightened by this virus, we hope for your safety. Your continuous diligence and contribution and notably, your great sacrifices are appreciated and recognised by many.

We all hope for a vaccination that will cease this outbreak.

To risk your life to save others — you are a real-life hero that is much needed in this health crisis.

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