Healthcare Workers Are Still Coming Under Attack During the Coronavirus Pandemic

Author(s)
Roborgh, S. & Fast, L.
Publication language
English
Pages
pp1
Date published
28 Aug 2020
Publisher
The Conversation
Type
Websites
Keywords
Working in conflict setting, COVID-19, Epidemics & pandemics, Health, Protection, human rights & security

From balconies, windows and door fronts around the world, citizens are applauding healthcare workers on the frontline of the COVID-19 response for their commitment and care. Despite these visible shows of support, all is not well – because in addition to the risks of exposure to a largely invisible enemy, these medics also face threats of various kinds in the workplace.

But what the COVID-19 pandemic illustrates is that attacks against healthcare can – and do – happen everywhere. Since the start of the pandemic, different forms of aggression have combined to interfere with the professional and personal lives of healthcare workers. As well as exposing them, in some cases, to real physical danger it also increases psychological pressure at a time when many are already under a huge amount of stress.

Authors: 
Roborgh, S. & Fast, L.