We all have a part to play in keeping nurses out of harm’s way as they workers put their lives on the line, writes Lwazi Manzi
We all have a part to play in keeping nurses out of harm’s way as they workers put their lives on the lineHealth workers fill out documents before performing tests for Covid-19 at the Charlotte Maxeke Hospital in Johannesburg. Picture: AFP/MICHELE SPATARI
Their skills extend beyond stitching up wounds, administering medication and checking vitals. In times of uncertainty and fear, nurses are also an important source of comfort and reassurance, providing a shoulder to cry on or a hand to hold. Today, Makiwane’s memory reminds us of how far we have come over the course of the past 112 years, and of the strides that have been made in the nursing profession. It also reminds us to continue to strive for excellence in everything we do.
The Covid-19 pandemic has brought into sharp focus the daily sacrifices nurses make for our health and safety Unfortunately, more than 500 healthcare workers, among them a number of nurses, have so far tested positive for Covid-19 in SA. Tragically, a nurse in the Western Cape has succumbed to the virus.
The role nurses and other healthcare workers have to play in securing our victory over this pandemic cannot be overstated. But they are not martyrs and their safety while at work is of paramount importance.
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