19th August is a set date for World Humanitarian Day and World Health Organization (WHO) has taken a campaign to the ends of the worlds aiming to promote the work of Health Workers who according to them risks their lives on daily basis trying to safe others. On this day, we also wish to take out our time to say a big thank you to those who have in several ways promoted humanity either through social media, hands on input, advocacy programmes and voluntary donations.
It is really a good step to promote the health workers effort through the worlds most renowned health body (WHO). Through the link on the WHO website, you can send a virtual eCard and greetings to health workers. Below is an extraction of a write up in respect to the campaign promoted by WHO for Health Workers around the Globe. You can also have your say through this hashtag #ThanksHealthHero
"We’re shining a spotlight on those who provide healthcare under
challenging circumstances, whether it be in a conflict, natural disaster
or resource poor settings".
"These health worker stories have been chosen to represent the health heroes around the world who make sacrifices every day to help others.
"These health worker stories have been chosen to represent the health heroes around the world who make sacrifices every day to help others.
The heroes are the doctors, nurses, paramedics
and other health workers who selflessly serve their communities, often
with little access to resources and sometimes at great risk to their own
lives. World Humanitarian Day, 19 August, is a time to recognize those
who face danger and adversity in order to help others. WHO is launching a
campaign focusing on health workers. Join us as we send messages of
thanks to health heroes around the world". Read More about the Campaign
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