The head of the Department of Infectious Diseases Programs at the Abu Dhabi Center for Public Health, the official spokesperson and medical official for the Emirates Humanitarian City, Dr. Faisal Al-Ahbabi, 215 people in the quarantine of the Emirates Humanitarian City, citizens of sister and friendly countries who were evacuated from China, the epicenter of the outbreak of the Corona virus.
Al-Ahbabi, who holds a bachelors in medicine and surgery and a master’s in public health and specializes in community medicine, said: “All members of the Emirati community are citizens and residents if they are asked to do this task or any other task in the interest of the country and society, they will not hesitate, and they will consider it as a simple duty for the country, so our leadership planted We have love for good and sacrifice. ”
He added: “What motivated me to do this task is a professional and human duty, and the values that we grew up on and commanded by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, and his eagerness to help our brother and friend, near and far, and this is what our fathers and mothers raised us, and instilled in our souls Our leadership, ”stressing that“ fearfulness ”is an Emirati characteristic.
He continued: «We are children of Zayed, there is no barrier between us and the good, and everyone who participated in this mission participated voluntarily and is convinced of the role that he plays, our principle in the first place is humanitarian, there is no assignment or guidance in this task, but a desire to help stems from Sincere feelings towards our brothers, brothers and friends ».
Al-Ahbabi explained his work tasks, saying: “My role in the Emirates Humanitarian City is that I am the medical officer responsible for implementing all preventive measures to combat infection within the city in its three stages: preparation, response and recovery, and each stage includes specific preventive measures within the quarantine requirements approved by the Ministry of Health and Community Protection and bodies Other local health, according to the recommendations of the World Health Organization ».
He added, "Our mission in confronting the virus did not begin with the reception of the guests of the humanitarian city. Rather, it started since last January within the medical response team to this epidemic at the Abu Dhabi Center for Public Health in its tasks assigned to monitor the virus, which is one of the infectious diseases that must be reported immediately." Communications are received from health facilities and medical laboratories in the country.
And about his feeling after the launch of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, through his communication accounts on the Internet campaign # Thank You Line - our first defense - Al-Ahbabi said, “I felt proud to belong to this country, and that I am one of the people of this country Giving, this campaign reflects the fact that we all live in this country one family, and our leadership is the true supporter of every distinction, as it reflects the extent of the leadership's keenness to support and encourage all workers in all fields, and this gesture from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum is only a motive Real to do more giving and serving the homeland. ”
He added, “When the individual feels that the duty responsible for him is appreciated by the leadership, he increases his eagerness and motivation to do all the tasks entrusted to him, and work to provide more and more, and whatever we provide, we will not fulfill the homeland’s right.” He pointed out that «the directions of the leadership through continuous follow-up were very positive Where I emphasized that what is happening in the world from the emergence and spread of Corona, and our dealings with this global epidemic, makes us keen on setting future plans to protect the homeland and citizens and everyone who lives on this good land, and to get out of this experience with lessons learned at all levels ».
Al-Ahbabi continued: “What we are going through now reminds us of the word of the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, may God rest his soul, when he said now we have reached some things that we want after 25 years of patience and skin.” And the same situation is being repeated now, as we will not reach anything and will not We raise our level of readiness only with work, effort and patience, and these events increase our experience in dealing with any emergency events in the future.
It is worth noting that the Emirates Humanitarian City welcomed 215 people from the citizens of sister and friendly countries, who were evacuated from China, the epicenter of the outbreak of the new Corona virus (Covid 19), and the multiple tasks of the Emirates Humanitarian City, one of which is the quarantine that was applied to part of the humanitarian city according to approved regulations and requirements By the Ministry of Health and Community Protection, and according to WHO recommendations to control infection and reduce its spread.
Medical Advice
The head of the Department of Infectious Diseases Programs at the Abu Dhabi Center for Public Health, the official spokesman and medical official for the Emirates Humanitarian City, Dr. Faisal Al-Ahbabi, stressed the need for all members of society to adhere to the utmost care and follow the instructions issued by the Ministry of Health and Community Protection, local health authorities, and the Authority National Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Management, adhering to preventive measures, staying at home and not going out except for work or extreme necessity
He stressed the importance of adhering to the preventive advice and guidance issued by the official authorities in the state that are broadcast through the media and social media, and not to circulate or publish any false information, and to ensure that the information is obtained from the official authorities only and through their official accounts.
Humanitarian City began its work in monitoring the virus since last January.