Stories of courage among filipino covid19 frontliners
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Children in the Bangsamoro region are among the poorest in the country and are left behind under all major indicators of development. As the number of COVID-19 cases increase in the Philippines, the humanitarian community is concerned about how the most vulnerable and disadvantaged families and children in this region will be affected by the pandemic.
At a time when communities and families are in quarantine, health workers, humanitarians and other essential workers in the region are at the forefront of the emergency response, working hard to stop the spread of the virus and provide life-saving services, supplies and information.Philippine government forces and ISIL-affiliated militants, aggravated the poverty situation in Lanao del Sur, which is the poorest province in the country. More than 17,000 Maranao people displaced by the conflict remain in temporary shelters in the province. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased their vulnerability on top of the ongoing humanitarian situation.
Dr. Macmac and other health care workers face enormous pressure to stop COVID-19 infections. As government-run hospitals face shortages of critical supplies to help contain the spread of the virus, UNICEF is providing disinfection supplies, tents, personal protective equipment, and infection prevention and control training for community health workers, sanitary engineers and inspectors.lippines
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Humanitarian workers going beyond the call of duty to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the Bangsamoro region
Rosa May Maitem
A group of health workers and community members, wall wearing face masks, outside their village hall
UNICEF Philippines/2020
19 August 2020
Children in the Bangsamoro region are among the poorest in the country and are left behind under all major indicators of development. As the number of COVID-19 cases increase in the Philippines, the humanitarian community is concerned about how the most vulnerable and disadvantaged families and children in this region will be affected by the pandemic.
At a time when communities and families are in quarantine, health workers, humanitarians and other essential workers in the region are at the forefront of the emergency response, working hard to stop the spread of the virus and provide life-saving services, supplies and information.
A health worker speaking to a UNICEF staff member
UNICEF Philippines/2020
"The local health system is already on its knees."
“We are in a different war with COVID-19. This is not like ISIS where we can see the enemy,” said Dr. Alicia Macmac, rural health unit officer in Lumba Bayabao, Lanao del Sur.
The impact of the Marawi City siege in 2017, an armed conflict between Philippine government forces and ISIL-affiliated militants, aggravated the poverty situation in Lanao del Sur, which is the poorest province in the country. More than 17,000 Maranao people displaced by the conflict remain in temporary shelters in the province. The COVID-19 pandemic has increased their vulnerability on top of the ongoing humanitarian situation.
Dr. Macmac and other health care workers face enormous pressure to stop COVID-19 infections. As government-run hospitals face shortages of critical supplies to help contain the spread of the virus, UNICEF is providing disinfection supplies, tents, personal protective equipment, and infection prevention and control training for community health workers, sanitary engineers and inspectors.
A boy wearing a face mask shows the screen of his phone, where the U-Report app is open
UNICEF Philippines/2020
"In these uncertain times, someone has to stand up with conviction and say 'No more!' to spreading inaccurate information about COVID-19."
One doesn't have to be a health worker to do their part in saving lives during a pandemic. Abdul Rauf Lumabao, 20, volunteers with his friends to man the checkpoint in their barangay (village) in Cotabato City. Their mission: to meticulously check the quarantine passes of everyone passing through their barangay. "This is my way of helping the government that I fully support. But I’m extremely careful. My neighbours’ well-being is crucial for the overall health of the barangay," he said.
Rauf has always been a leader in his community. At a young age, he has dedicated himself to becoming a force for change in the Bangsamoro region. Even when he's at home, Rauf helps young people in his community. To encourage discussions on COVID-19 and fight fake news, he uses U-Report, a youth engagement tool of UNICEF where young people can get and share information on relevant issues.
"Young people have to take this situation seriously. We should instead use the power of social media to challenge stigma, share positivity and make sure that messages about health tips get through. We need to inspire and drive action among the Bangsamoro youth while in home quarantine," he said.