Serving people keeps spirits of Corona Warrior, Shabina Kouser high

 "Vaccinated about 8000 persons, assisted in more than 30 deliveries" 

 "Vaccinated about 8000 persons, assisted in more than 30 deliveries" 

Tasaduk Rashid

Anantnag, May 26 (KNS): Shabina Kouser, (31), a Female Multi-Purpose Health Worker (FMPHW), presently posted at PHC Achabal, is one of the Covid Warriors from South Kashmir's Anantnag who says her determination to serve people is keeping her spirits high in the fight against Covid. 

During the initial days of the 2nd wave of Pandemic, Shabina was posted in the Gynaelogical ward of Civil Hospital Pahalgam where she assisted in more than 30 deliveries for about six months. Although, the District Administration Anantnag dedicated separate healthcare set up for the Covid Positive pregnant ladies at Trauma Hospital Bijbihara, yet working in any hospital set up poses great risks to the doctors and paramedics. Thus, her job was challenging in such times of uncertainty but gradually she put her heart and soul into it. 

“My family was scared and concerned, so I used to put up at Pahalgam only and return home after one month. However, I kept motivating myself and with time my family too was relaxed; it boosted my confidence,” says Shabina. 

In October last year, Shabina was transferred to PHC Achabal and was given the job of Surveillance of the Covid Patients, distributing the Covid kits and monitoring positives in home isolation and she attended many patients.

Then, after the launch of the Vaccination programme in January this year, she was assigned the job of vaccinator both at the Hospital and in the field. 
She has vaccinated about 8000 persons including paramedics, MPFHWs, ASHAs, AWWs and other frontline workers so far and she repeats the job every day even on Sundays and other public holidays. 

“I come in direct contact with the people but the desire to serve people besides the urge for our collective good keeps my spirits high in this relentless fight against the pandemic," she remarks. 

A resident of Dialgam, Shabina has her father and mother with a history of comorbidities at home besides four siblings. She ensures their safety and wears safety gear properly.

“I confine myself in a separate room for one to two hours before mixing up with the family. Every day is a challenge but I keep telling myself that someday we will overcome this pandemic,” says Shabina, expressing resilience and hope. 

Shabina adds that her life now remains confined to her services and she wants to vaccinate maximum people to get rid of this disease.  She did her training in the Female Multi-Purpose Health Worker programme and joined the Health Department 10 years ago.

Despite working in constant bio threat zones, healthcare workers like Shabina are doing commendable job and showing remarkable grit and professional dedication during this pandemic. (KNS)

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