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ACTNews, MALANG - The increasing number of COVID-19
confirmed cases in Indonesia requires healthcare workers to work harder in
treating affected patients. Sadly, they are often overwhelmed, and their own health
deteriorates. In this COVID-19 emergency, ACT Malang also supports the struggle
of medical heroes at the forefront of fighting the outbreak. One of them is by
providing nutritious food to maintain their stamina while they are on duty.
On Sunday (3/22), ACT Malang distributed boxes
of bread to the healthcare workers at Saiful Anwar Hospital, Malang City. The
hospital is a referral hospital for COVID-19 patients.
Diki Taufiq Sidik as the Head of ACT
Malang Branch explained that supporting healthcare workers is extremely
important nowadays either by showing moral support, providing PPE, or food
packages. "This assistance is also a mandate from Indonesian benefactors.
Although this pandemic is sweeping our country, it does not dampen public
awareness and generosity. These difficult conditions have instead strengthened
all elements of the society, including by supporting medical workers," added
Diki.
In the future, ACT Malang seeks to provide
equipment for the medical workers and volunteers who are working extremely
hard, such as by providing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and antiseptic
liquid. "This is because until now the demand for PPE and hand sanitizer of
various hospitals is very high. ACT Malang has been contacted by several
hospitals asking for the provision of PPE," added Diki.
In addition to providing food for healthcare
workers, ACT Malang is also working in the mitigation of the COVID-19 outbreak,
including by providing health education and spraying disinfectants in a number
of public facilities.
COVID-19 has been spreading rapidly. Until
Wednesday (3/25), the total number of patients who tested positive for COVID-19
has reached 790. 58 of them died. Malang is one of COVID-19 red zones. Some of
its residents have tested positive for COVID-19. []
