A Doctor’s Battle: From COVID-Positive to Saving Lives on the Frontline
Stepping into the Unknown: A Doctor’s Personal Struggle
In May 2021, amidst the relentless wave of COVID-19, Dr. Niti Kautish, Director of Obstetrics & Gynaecology at Fortis Escorts Hospital Faridabad, found herself battling not only the virus but also her own feelings of helplessness. As a dedicated healthcare professional, she longed to be on the hospital floors, holding her patients hands. Isolated and weakened by the virus, she yearned to return to her calling. For Dr. Kautish, being a doctor meant having the precious chance to save hopes, and she refused to miss out on that opportunity.
Fighting Fear and Helplessness: A Hero’s Journey
Dr. Kautish’s fight against COVID-19 was not just a personal struggle, but a reflection of the challenges faced by healthcare professionals worldwide. As the pandemic raged on, doctors became the superheroes on the frontline, battling an invisible enemy with limited resources. Behind the scenes, they carried the weight of their patients’ lives, while simultaneously safeguarding their own families. Sleepless nights and endless worries became their companions, but their dedication to saving lives remained unwavering. Dr. Kautish’s own journey through illness only reinforced her commitment to be there for her patients, even in the face of adversity.
Rising Stronger: Overcoming Losses and Embracing the New Normal
Though the wave of COVID-19 eventually subsided, the voids it created could never be filled. People around the world experienced fear, brokenness, and immeasurable loss. However, doctors like Dr. Kautish emerged from the battle with spirits unbowed. The wounds of the pandemic may still sting, but they press on, navigating the challenges of a new normal. Dr. Kautish acknowledges that life goes on, but her tearful memories of those challenging days remind her of the indomitable human spirit that enables doctors and society as a whole to persevere.
Fighting Fear and Helplessness: A Hero’s Journey
For doctors like Dr. Kautish, the pandemic presented an unparalleled challenge. The absence of a definitive weapon against the virus meant that they had to rely on their unwavering determination and expertise. They became the heroes leading the charge, confronting fear and helplessness head-on. While the world looked to them for answers, they battled exhaustion and sleepless nights, tirelessly working to save lives. Dr. Kautish’s own experience with COVID-19 solidified her commitment to her profession and fueled her determination to return to the frontlines, despite the risks involved.
