Commonwealth Medical Association (CMA) has called for sustained adherence to Infection Prevention and Control measures, including hand and respiratory hygiene, as well as the use of face mask in public as the world enters the new year 2021.
In a new year message signed by its President, Dr. Osahon Enabulele, CMA also reaffirms its call on governments to give greater priority to the welfare and protection of physicians and other healthcare workers, as they lead the fight against COVID-19.
Dr. Enabulele, however said that though the challenges remain daunting, the CMA was very convinced that through “our greater resolve laced with greater global solidarity, and with God on our side, these challenges can surely be overcome.”
Below is full text of the message:
As we rejoice over our successful cross over from a phenomenally challenging year (2020) coloured by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Commonwealth Medical Association (CMA) heartily welcomes all Physicians, Healthcare workers, and citizens of the Commonwealth of Nations to a new year (2021) of hope and great expectations.
While the CMA remains proud of the professional commitment, sacrifices and attainments of Physicians and other Healthcare workers in the outgone year (despite challenging working conditions), the Association deeply regrets that some of our colleagues and citizens were unable to cross with us to the new year. Our hearts and prayers remain with them, their families and loved ones.
The CMA is thankful for the support and contributions received from everyone in the outgone year, including NMAs in the Commonwealth of Nations, the World Medical Association, other professional bodies and organizations, the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth of Nations, Rt. Hon. Patricia Scotland QC, and the Director-General of the World Health Organization, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, amongst others.
As we step up efforts to stamp out COVID-19 in the new year, the CMA urges sustained adherence to Infection Prevention and Control measures, including hand and respiratory hygiene, as well as the use of face mask in public. The CMA also reaffirms her call on governments to give greater priority to the welfare and protection of physicians and other healthcare workers, as they lead the fight against COVID-19.
Though the challenges remain daunting, the CMA is very convinced that through our greater resolve laced with greater global solidarity, and with God on our side, these challenges can surely be overcome.
We wish everyone a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling new year.
