Three Nurses In Central Sulawesi Died During The COVID-19 Pandemic

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PALU - The Indonesian National Nurses Association (PPNI) noted that three nurses in Central Sulawesi (Sulteng) province died during the COVID-19 pandemic while carrying out their professional duties against the virus. and one person in Tojo Una-Una. Those who died have been given compensation received by their families, both from PPNI and from the local government," said Secretary of the PPNI Regional Leadership Council (DPW) of Central Sulawesi Province, Daeng Masri in Palu City, Wednesday, March 17. He explained that during the COVID-19 pandemic in Central Sulawesi, nurses were at the forefront to help the government deal with residents exposed to COVID-19 to prevent the transmission and spread of COVID-19. tall. Therefore, the central and regional governments cannot help but give attention and appreciation for the services and sacrifices that have been given wholeheartedly by the nurses to protect the people of Central Sulawesi from COVID-19.

"At the forefront, such as carrying out COVID-19 vaccinations and carrying out 3T, namely tracing, checking and handling during the COVID-19 pandemic which has hit more than two years," he said. honorarium and contracts which are far below the welfare of nurses who are already civil servants (PNS) with facilities and benefits provided by the government. I don't agree that from a financial point of view, the incentives for nurses who work in urban areas and those who work in remote areas that are difficult to reach are equalized," he said, quoted by Antara. Central Sulawesi works to serve people who need health services, both at the health center community health, posyandu and hospitals.