Sixty-six individuals from different walks of life including doctors, nurses, paramedics, social workers, women volunteers, and journalists were felicitated as Corona Warriors at Dhanbad, for their selfless service during the pandemic.
SDD Dance Classes, a private dance coaching institute, had organized the programme at Hirapur Hatia to honour the individuals. Dhanbad MLA Raj Sinha was present as the chief guest.
Speaking at the event, Sinha said, “People from all walks of life have contributed in the battle against Covid 19 across the country. Dhanbad, being no exception, has witnessed doctors, nurses, and other paramedics who led the fight against the pandemic from the frontline. The plasma donor who came forward to donate blood at a time when it was most needed is commendable.”
He added, “No less is the contribution of various social organisations who operated community kitchens to provide food to the hungry during the lockdown and distributed masks, sanitizers and other protective gears free of cost to those in need.”
Dr. Sushil Kumar, secretary Indian Medical Association, Dhanbad Chapter, had offered his services as a doctor at Central Hospital Jagjivan Nagar - a dedicated Covid Hospital of Dhanbad was felicitated by the district administration and the dance institute also.
“I had counseled patients including journalists during my deputation at the hospital. Being positive is crucially needed during the treatment,” said Kumar. He added that he had earlier volunteered his service free of cost at the Covid Hospital since May 14, 2020. However, the district administration had him engaged in active duty.
“As frontline workers, doctors need to set a standard,” he further added.
Head of the Department of Medicine of the PMCH, DR UK Ojha, who worked tirelessly to attend patients during the pandemic, was also felicitated during the programme expressed similar sentiments.
General Secretary of Bengali Welfare Society, Gopal Bhattacharya who donated blood 69 times and also played a crucial role in mobilising people to donate blood during the pandemic was also felicitated.
