# Strengthening Healthcare Workers and Professionals amid COVID-19 Pandemic

## Authors

- Oluwatosin Imoleayo Oyeniran ([ORCID](https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6720-8453)) — Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences, Nile University of Nigeria, Abuja, Nigeria.

## Article information

- **Journal:** The Ulutas Medical Journal (Ulutas Med J), ISSN 2149-388X
- **Issue:** Volume 6, Issue 4 (2020), pages 208–209
- **Article type:** Letter to the Editor
- **Published online:** 2020-12-19
- **DOI:** [10.5455/umj.20200908022555](https://doi.org/10.5455/umj.20200908022555)
- **Licence:** [CC BY-NC 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/4.0/)
- **Article page:** https://www.ulutasmedicaljournal.com/?mno=131218
- **PDF:** https://www.ulutasmedicaljournal.com/pdf/131218.pdf

## Abstract

Recently, the world has been faced with the dilemma of combating the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The rising incidence and prevalence rate of this disease is alarming, and the related death rates is worrisome. As healthcare workers and professionals continue to fight this outbreak, there is an urgent demand to strengthen them against possible psychological injury emanating from the discharge of their duties. More so, it is essential that governments and stakeholders in the health sectors take preemptive actions towards strengthening the well-being and welfare of healthcare workers.

## Keywords

COVID-19; Healthcare workers; Healthcare professionals; Pandemic

## How to cite

Oyeniran OI. Strengthening Healthcare Workers and Professionals amid COVID-19 Pandemic. Ulutas Med J. 2020;6(4):208-209. doi:10.5455/umj.20200908022555

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