You are absolutely right. So many passionate healthcare workers start out wanting to make a difference, but the system often crushes that spirit. The reluctance from those in power to prioritize anything that doesn’t bring quick cash kills innovation and now, with so many health emergencies popping up lately, it is clearer than ever how urgently we need leaders who value and empower healthcare professionals. Without that shift, the entire system suffers including patients and caregivers.

While this senior colleague saw the importance of my idea, his face gave the expression that it cannot be executed.

I probed to find out why and he explained that there had been previous attempts to pursue such but the "Oga's at the top" usually don't seem to agree because they do not see an immediate monetary advantage.

Because there is no more enthusiasm and passion, there is little or no value for healthcare professionals.

Well. I guess that's where we are now.

Obviously some who are in leadership have not accepted that the healthcare professionals need way more attention than we are getting. This is because we are the system.