Nepal Medical Association (NMA) Declared a Nationwide 'Red Alert' and Appealed to All:
The Nepal Medical Association (NMA) has declared a nationwide 'red alert' and appealed to the government, political parties, the private sector, and allied bodies to fight the epidemic with national resolve. NMA President Dr. Lochan Karki and General Secretary Dr. Badri Rijal issued a press release urging President Vidyadevi Bhandari to bring all the parties together at this moment and play the role of guardian to unite against the epidemic.
The association has stated that the COVID-19 epidemic can be broken by everyone playing a supportive and coordinating role from their own place. ‘There can be a no bigger issue than saving the lives of the people, please! Let the whole nation stand together and take initiative to save the lives of the people. We are engaged in the Corona War, we will work hard. At this time, your determination, good efforts, and support are needed in this fight, ”the appeal said.
The fight is not limited to health workers or the health ministry, the statement said. The NMA is of the view that the battle can be won only if all unite and make a national resolution. Everyone is urged to work hard to prevent further deterioration of the health system.
"The heartbreaking sight of shortage of oxygen and asking for the bed to save people life, having to die in front of health workers’ own eyes without getting a cylinder of oxygen, despite being able to return to the hospital and being able to save them, has taken away our hunger and sleep," the appeal said. The view of the courtyard that we are compelled to see.
However, when we look at social media and news, other issues are more important than the pain and suffering of the people. Suppose those heartbreaking scenes in the hospital belong to another person. And working day and night in the hospital makes us feel sad, surprised and like to ask the question - can there be anything greater for those in leadership roles than the lives of the people? '
It is mentioned in the appeal that the citizens have lost their lives due to untimely preparation and lack of priority. It is said that since the first wave of Corona, there could be a catastrophic situation at any time.
"It simply came to our notice then. Postpone your political engagements and other priorities for a few months now. Make the same priority, save the lives of the people, fight the virus together and defeat the epidemic, ”the appeal said.
It has been stated that in order to raise the morale of doctors and health workers, it is essential for all to play a coordinating role by joining hands for the survival of all citizens. "All civilian health personnel fighting the coronavirus need to take the initiative from their respective positions in times of crisis," the statement said.
Doctors, nurses, and health workers are working tirelessly in the field. The question has been asked, "Are those in charge of running the state realizing their responsibility and doing the same at this time?" Only when we get it, our courage and effort will be meaningful. But, ironically, we didn't get to experience that. '
Citizens have been appealed to be safe in their respective places by adopting patience and restraint in extreme situations and strictly following the health standards. The government, all political parties, civil society, and all professional associations are urged to provide support and goodwill to the health workers on this battlefield.
