DDHK.ORG - Since March 2020, the Indonesian people and all nations in the world have been fighting against Covid-19. There have been a lot of dedications shown by various components of the nation to fight this vicious virus that is currently endemic.
This was conveyed by Dr. Yeni Purnamasari, General Manager of Health Dompet Dhuafa, ahead of the commemoration of National Health Day, 12 November, at the building LKC Dompet Dhuafa Center. "All are fighting to fight Covid-19. Both health and medical personnel who tirelessly serve patients day and night and serve the community. We have lost a lot of medical personnel and health workers. This is a very big loss for the Indonesian people, amidst the limited health personnel and the unequal distribution of health workers, "he said.
The theme of the 56th National Health Day 2020 is "Unite the Determination Towards a Healthy Indonesia". The sub-theme is adjusted to the latest conditions, namely "Take Care of Yourself, Family and Society, Save the Nation from the Covid-19 Pandemic."
Dr. Yeni advised us to remain enthusiastic to win the struggle of the Indonesian nation against the Covid-19 outbreak. Related to that, he emphasized, society has a role in the forefront. This is done by implementing 3M's actions. Namely, washing hands, keeping a distance, and using a mask.
"Health workers need us to be able to break the chain of transmission in society. The nature of mutual cooperation and care to eliminate negative stigma really helps recovery psychologically and physically for Covid-19 patients, "said Dr. Yeni.
This National Health Day can be a momentum for Indonesia to unite in realizing a healthy Indonesia. "All components include health workers, society, government, private sector, academia, media, and all of us to join hands to create a healthy Indonesia," he said.
Dr. Yeni explained Dompet Dhuafa has rolled out various efforts through health programs to answer the needs of the community to fight in these times of the pandemic. One of them is the Corona Prevent (Block) Program.
Through this program against the Covid-19 outbreak, Dompet Dhuafa providing educational services by providing information about Covid-19, providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for health workers in more than 149 hospitals, providing disinfection services, as well as rapid services and swab tests. Dompet Dhuafa also provides Mobile Health Service and Crisis Center services, with a hotline number 08111617101 which can be accessed 24 hours by the public.
"In implementing the community empowerment program during the Covid-19 pandemic, we focus on the stunting prevention program which is part of the Corona Impact Care Action (APDC). This activity focuses on providing nutrition for toddlers with a 4-star menu, mentoring for malnourished toddlers, and implementing family food security in an effort to improve nutrition during a pandemic, ”said Dr. Yeni.
He also gave his greatest appreciation to all parties who have worked together with the community and government in fighting Covid-19. "Dompet Dhuafa To express our highest gratitude to health workers, medical personnel and health workers, as well as humanitarian volunteers who have struggled with their contribution, dedication, loyalty and dedication and sacrifice to the community and for Covid patients throughout Indonesia. Stay enthusiastic, don't give up, have one determination, towards a healthy Indonesia, "said Dr. Yeni. [DDHK News]
