Though the daily toll of new coronavirus cases in Egypt has seen a significant drop in recent weeks, the pandemic is far from being over. Still at the vanguard of the fight stand healthcare workers. Doctors, nurses, hospital administrators and workers are putting their health at a constant risk to fulfill their indispensable role. An example of solidarity and support within the field of healthcare has been the Egyptian National Heart Institute (NHI). After two senior doctors lost their battle against COVID-19 at an early stage of the pandemic, every member of the hospital’s workforce became dedicated to doing what they can to protect themselves and their co-workers. “We were not prepared for the passing of Doctors Youssri Kamel Fawzi and Mohamed Farid El-Gendy,” says Dr Manal Khairy*, a senior member of the hospital’s medical staff. “The shock really motivated us to fight and protect each other against the coronavirus.” Initiatives gradually emerged among NHI’s ranks, allowing staff to feel informed, cared for, and protected at all times. Among those initiatives were EGP 2000 for anyone who got infected, as well as the financing of personal protective equipment and financing…
The National Heart Institute Team: Inspiring Solidarity Against COVID-19
August 16, 2020
