On behalf of PGIMER, I am extremely thankful to our Armed Forces for appreciating and commending the efforts of health care workers

Chandigarh: On behalf of PGIMER, I am extremely thankful to our Armed Forces for appreciating and commending the efforts of health care workers, the front line warriors battling the global pandemic of Covid-19.

CoronavirusIt is hugely motivational and has filled our hearts with gratitude for their kind gesture,” stated Prof. Jagat Ram, Director PGIMER as the helicopters ceremonially flew past and showered petals on the health care workers comprising doctors, nurses, housekeeping, sanitation and other allied services’ staff of PGIMER gathered in the Kairon Block of PGIMER today.

Lauding the initiatives of the others in this fight against Covid-19, the Director, PGIMER further said, “The other front line warriors, our police personnel, also deserve our whole-hearted admiration for their commitment and tireless work. Even the role played by media in these challenging times is praiseworthy.

PGIIn fact, the healthcare workers, police and media, all three of them are front line warriors, who are risking their own lives to save the lives of others in their own capacities and carrying forward their own responsibilities. Our salute to all of them.” 

Prof. Vipin Koushal, in-charge Covid Hospital, while interacting with media on the occasion, said, “Today, our Armed Forces lost five of their distinguished officers and soldiers in Handwara (J&K) who showed exemplary courage in their fight against the terrorism and made supreme sacrifice. It is extremely painful and disturbing.

Despite that loss, the Armed Forces expressed their gratitude to front line corona warriors. It is gratifying but at the same time, a lesson to be learnt in fortitude and service to the nation from our Armed Forces.”