NKTI medical workers organize silent protest to demand safety from coronavirus

The NKTI alliance of health workers raised alarm over the increasing cases of COVID-19 among their fellow workers due to the alleged “negligence” of its administration.

According to the health worker alliance, 174 health workers of NKTI were infected with the disease as of July 19. “NKTI has been experiencing understaffing for a long time but it is getting worse now because many have resigned. Many of our fellow health workers are experiencing over fatigue due to excessive long hours of work, demoralization, psychological distress, stigma and fear of becoming infected,” Pacheco said.

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