Dr. Airin Aldiani, a Jakarta-based pulmonologist, never imagined her childhood dream of disaster relief medicine would lead to frontline COVID-19 battles. \"Every day feels like running a marathon with no finish line,\" she tells us, describing overwhelmed hospitals where medical staff \"wear bravery like armor\" to calm frightened patients.
Her pandemic prescription? Better teamwork between officials and citizens. \"When governments create smart policies *and* people follow guidelines – that’s when we catch our breath,\" says Aldiani, who considers patient trust her greatest reward
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The doctor’s viral plea comes as Indonesia faces new infection waves. Aldiani’s team juggles oxygen shortages and misinformation: \"Some still think COVID’s a hoax – until they’re gasping in our ER.\" Her message to young audiences? \"Social distancing isn’t social disappearing – it’s how we protect each other.\"
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Government, people need to understand each other: Indonesian doctor
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