Imagine if someone gave you a few weapons and sent you to the front line of a battlefield. Would you know how to protect yourself and win the battle? Unlikely, unless you have been trained to fight.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, health workers have been on the front lines of a battle they were largely unprepared for. Many of them were sent to the COVID-19 warfront without training, capacity building, and the equipment they need.
As a result, thousands of health workers have been infected and many have lost their lives.
To support this workforce who form our first line of defense against “the invisible enemy,” ensure we overcome COVID-19, and increase our preparedness for whichever infectious disease invades our borders next, we need to build a nationwide network of health experts skilled in identifying and containing infectious diseases like Dr. Adadevoh and her team.
