However, developed and developing countries are facing the same enemy which knows no boundaries or skin colour.
Since COVID-19 – a rare strain of coronavirus – broke out last December in China, human daily activities have been put on hold across the globe. There have been over a million infections while tens of thousands have died.As they put their lives on the line to save others, many have died and thousands have tested positive to the infection.
In line with the theme, Francis Faduyile, the president of Nigeria’s Medical Association , in a statement on Tuesday acknowledged the enormous contributions of nurses and midwives in the health sector of the country. He urged the government to “do all it takes to ensure a healthy working environment” by providing protection, insurance and safety for all medical staff.In a virtual press conference, World Health Organisation’s director-general, Tedros Ghebreyesus, also eulogised all categories of health workers for their ‘heroics’ during the pandemic.
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