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The well-known Italian media "La Stampa" has conducted interviews with some ot these Albanian doctors and nurses, who yesterday began working in Italian hospitals. Some of them have shared their experiences, how they expected to go to Italy and what they can do at this time of the pandemic.
Doctors in Albania say they are aware that they are more at risk than others of Covid-19, but that it is their profession's mission to heal people, in this case, those with coronavirus. Italian media have conducted interviews with doctors from Albania and cited some of them, by name and surname.
Ornela Gela
“I think that for all Albanians Italy is the second home. As Mother Teresa says, we cannot do great things but we can do small things with much love."
Doina Jano
“I've always wanted to visit Italy. Fate wanted to visit it right now for the first time, to help Italian people and doctors. This experience will also be a professional one for me."
Alma Zelo
"When I was asked by the Ministry of Health if I wanted to be part of a team of doctors and nurses who would come to Italy to help the Italian people, without thinking twice I said Yes because we Albanians love Italy."
Erxhyment Lofca
“When I was offered to come here I had to think for a few moments. I did not accept it immediately. Then I felt I had to do it. "
Ornela Gela
"I have studied in Italy, lived here and I think I have stronger ties to Italy than others and as soon as I was offered I hurried up to come. Both of my parents are doctors and did not dispute my decision. I told them it would go and that I hoped we would win and win. Let's hope".
Alma Zelo
“At first I only told my husband and not my parents because I was worried that they would get upset and not let me come. They didn't know until I got to the airport. However now I have their support. I am looking forward to giving my best. At the moment, I do tests to detect cases of Covid-19 hoping to prove negative. "
Doina Jano
“Of course we are afraid. But we are doctors and that is our duty. Every day of our lives we fight against invisible enemies. It is always a war for us. Although I'm afraid I want to do the best for the Italian people."