Not only was he a doctor in the first line of defense, and fighting against "Corona" in the bodies of patients, but he devoted time to rest to fight the virus through community awareness, and using his accounts on social networking sites, as one of the famous media, to provide advice and raise the morale of patients, Until his personal page on Twitter became an electronic clinic, it receives dozens of inquiries from citizens and residents, and provides them with preventive instructions.
A pediatric digestive specialist in Sheikh Khalifa Medical City and one of the medical care officials for isolation patients, Dr. Nafie Al Yassi, confirmed that he had the honor to be a doctor within the first line of defense, and his goal is the safety of his homeland Emirates, and protect him with all his experience in his field of work, and a part of Jamil was mentioned Home by confronting the Corona virus.
Yassi told «Emirates Today»: “I do not like to be seen as heroes these days. What we do as doctors is our professional, patriotic and humanitarian duty, and we strive to perform it fully to exceed this period. In return, we expect society and families to adhere to the health instructions issued by State institutions, to help us overcome this epidemic. ”
The 35-year-old doctor explained that he is married with three children (Ahmed 10 years, Nasser eight years, and Mary three years), and that he is trying to see his family every 20 days, as he performs an examination to check and spend a day with them, where doctors and nurses are forced To isolate themselves to protect their families in the event of infection, indicating that he works about 10 hours a day, in addition to his continuous shifts in the digestive system, where work has become more since the onset of «Corona», and the number of cases that the doctor follows more, and since the epidemic began He and his colleagues undergo very strict protective procedures, with masks, gloves and glasses, as well as sterile jackets.
He said: «It is very important that we start adapting to the presence of the virus, so we must maintain social divergence, wear masks and maintain cleanliness of hands, this virus will not destroy us, once he managed to control us, but with our intelligence and commitment we will succeed in controlling it and winning.
Al-Yasi added: “The UAE is one of the most successful countries in the world in the face of (Corona). At the beginning of the emergence of the virus, most people stayed in hospital for at least 14 days. Now many patients recover after three or four days, as a result of early detection of the disease after expanding into Take tests to detect (Corona), and use the latest treatments and deal with cases according to clear treatment protocols ».
He explained that for the doctors, the holiday is a work day that begins with the passage of Corona patients, and although the possibility of infection with the virus is present all the time, all members of the medical staff overwhelm that feeling that we are doing a beneficial work for others, so we always try to draw happiness on the faces of patients And their families, especially on the day of Eid, informing them that we are all one family, celebrating our social and religious occasions together.
He pointed out that many people during this crisis were subjected to great psychological pressures, for various reasons, including the fear of infection, or prolonged stay in homes, so it is very important to pay attention to mental health during this period, pointing out that the role of psychiatrists is important and essential more than any time.
He stressed that the gradual return to normal life is through a balance between human health and the cycle of the economy, and depends primarily on the awareness of the public, and the commitment of all members of society to the precautionary measures, which requires that the exit be necessary while taking the necessary precautions.
Do not worry you in the Emirates
A pediatric digestive system specialist in Sheikh Khalifa Medical City, Dr. Nafi'a Al Yasi, sent a message to all members of society saying: “Do not worry about you in the Emirates.” He called on them to obtain information from its official sources, stay in homes, and stay away from any family gatherings. And commitment to physical distance, washing hands constantly, and in case of going out of necessity must wear a muzzle, and wash hands when touching any external surface, and be careful not to touch the eyes.