Prime Minister of Armenia Nikol Pashinyan has sent a congratulatory message on the occasion of Medical Worker Day.

The message reads as follows:

Dear medical workers, representatives of the healthcare system,

I congratulate you on Medical Worker Day with special warmth. This year we are celebrating Medical Worker Day in a difficult situation due to the spread of the novel coronavirus.

I would not be exaggerating, if I said that you are our heroes in the fight against the coronavirus. Just like our soldiers defend the borders of the homeland with dedication, these days you are fighting against the pandemic and saving lives with your unconditional dedication. The profession of a doctor is a calling, dedication, honor and responsibility, and during these difficult times, you stay true to that high mission with your dedication and the work you do day and night.

On behalf of all citizens of the Republic of Armenia, I express gratitude to you for acting as frontrunners in the fight against the coronavirus with honor. The Government of the Republic of Armenia does not spare and will not spare any resource to increase and strengthen the capacities of the healthcare system and create all the necessary conditions and opportunities for you.

Dear compatriots, taking the opportunity, I would like to address you once again.

Today, the healthcare system in Armenia is working miracles, and it is the objective of each and every one of us to support the healthcare system with our line of conduct and our observance of the anti-epidemic rules. I have said it before many times and will say it again — individual effort is the formula for the development of our statehood, the empowerment of our people and the solution to all of our problems, and it is the implementation of work with this awareness that will help us overcome the epidemic crisis and all the other challenges facing our country together. By showing responsibility, we can ease the workload of our doctors and provide them with the opportunity to return to their families.

Dear medical workers,

Once again, I congratulate you on Medical Worker Day and wish you and your families good health, patience, endless vigor, love and happiness. I am certain that we will overcome this challenge victoriously and through combined efforts.

I love you, take pride in you and bow to you.”