January 16, 2023Vatican

“Health is not a luxury good! A world that rejects the sick and does not support those who cannot afford care is a cynical world with no future,” the pope told the medical technicians who came to see him today. today.

I want to thank you for your efforts and dedication, especially when hidden. Over the past three years, healthcare professionals have had a very unique experience, difficult to imagine, namely the experience of a pandemic – said the pope to people serving as medical technicians in the fields of radiology, rehabilitation and prevention. Representatives of the Italian federation of these competitions were received by him today in audience. François underlined the value of their activities.

The Holy Father noticed that he was approaching world day of the sick and therefore reflection on the experience of physical helplessness is all the more necessary. As the Pope pointed out, a good vision of these questions comes from the adoption of a culture of attention to the person instead of a culture of rejection.

Dear friends, your profession was born from a choice of value. Through your ministry, you lend a hand in the “uplifting and rehabilitation” of your charges, remembering that they are first and foremost people. At the center must always be the person with all its dimensions, including the spiritual dimension: a unified whole in which the biological and spiritual, cultural and relational, planned and environmental elements of the human being are in harmony throughout life. . stressed the pope.

“The sick remain people in need”

He explained that this principle, which underlies the ethical constitution of the federation, it shows the way and allows us not to succumb to sterile efficiency or the cold application of protocols. The sick remain people who need to be cared for and to feel cared for. It is therefore important to relate to them with humanity and empathy.. Admittedly, with a high level of professionalism – yes, that’s true – but [też] with humanity and empathy.

As Francis later added, this vision of the person should ultimately apply to everyone without exception. But also you health care professionals are people and you need someone to care for you by acknowledging your ministry, ensure appropriate working conditions and involve the right number of people to respect everyone’s right to health noted the Holy Father.

Each country should strive to find “strategies and measures to ensure everyone has access to care and the fundamental right to health”. Health is not a luxury good! A world that rejects the sick and does not support those who cannot afford care is a cynical world with no future. Let us always remember this: that health is not a luxury good, it is for everyone – added.

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