The Hero of the Patient with Corona

He is Doctor Gunawan Handoko Sp.P. The name of the doctor who handles patients infected with the corona virus is even written on the health consultation page, which is Konsula.com. On that page, listed the Doctor Handoko’s profile. He is written as a lung specialist and has 39 years of experience.

Doctor Handoko Gunawan is a Bachelor of Medicine graduated from the University of Indonesia, in 1963. Then, he graduated in the Department of General Medicine, University of Indonesia in 1965. At the same college, he studied Specialist Pulmonology and Respiratory Medicine (Lung).

As a pulmonary specialist, he is active in any professional organizations. He joined the Indonesian Doctors Association and the Indonesian Lung Doctors Association. In addition to his profile, there also listed the schedule and place of the doctor Handoko Gunawan working.

First, at Grha Kedoya Hospital, West Jakarta. There are written his practice schedule from Monday to Thursday at 09.00-12.00. Then, at Pantai Indah Kapuk Hospital. The schedule is Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 17.30-20.00.

Doctor Handoko's viral story begins with a post on Noviana Kusumawardhani's Facebook account. It was stated that Doctor Handoko arrived at work until early morning at around 3:00 AM to treat corona patients. However, the enthusiasm and dedication of the doctor never subsided to perform his duties as a lung specialist.

"Dr. Handoko is now in ICU. Shortness of breath. Please pray for him," the screencapture of the WhatsApp application says. However, it is not yet known what causes this doctor Handoko Gunawan to breathless and get intensive care.

Previously the figure of Doctor Handoko Gunawan was viral on social media. This 80-year-old doctor is said to be one of the medical personnel in Jakarta who helped deal with the Corona Virus outbreak. Excerpts of his statement became viral on social media.

"If I die it's also okay, old, can still do things that are useful for many people"

Dr. Handoko's devotion won praise from netizens. The spirit of this doctor also became a conversation among citizens on various social media. Citizens praised his courage.