Heroic Nurses Protect Newborns During Taiwan Earthquake
Amid the recent 7.4 magnitude earthquake in Taiwan, surveillance footage from a hospital has revealed the courageous actions of nurses in the neonatal unit.
Nurses’ Swift Response
As the tremors shook the building, nurses acted swiftly to protect the vulnerable babies under their care. They secured the incubators to ensure the safety of the newborns, as captured in a viral video circulating on social media.
Dedicated Staff Members
Despite the ground trembling, four staff members in the unit ensured the protection of the fragile newborns, even risking their own lives in the process.
Ensuring Safety Amid Chaos
The nurses rushed to stabilise the bassinets and remained vigilant of potential hazards, such as flying debris from nearby windows, to safeguard the babies from harm.
Stories of Courage
In the aftermath of the earthquake, harrowing stories have emerged, including one survivor’s account of rockslides resembling ‘bullets’ near a coal mine.
Similarly, following a devastating earthquake in Turkey and Syria last year, tales of extraordinary courage surfaced as nurses rushed into the neonatal unit to prevent baby incubators from toppling over.
Appreciation for Support
Outgoing Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen and President-elect Lai Ching-Te expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his support during the earthquake. Tsai Ing-wen thanked Modi for his solidarity and kind words during this challenging time.
