Dedication and Contributions in Responding to COVID-19

Professor Kim Eojin of the Department of Infectious Diseases at Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital Receives Minister of Health and Welfare Award View original image

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters, Reporter Yoon Jamin] Kim Eojin, Director of Infection Control at Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital (Professor of Infectious Diseases), recently received the Minister of Health and Welfare Award for his dedication to responding to COVID-19.


The Ministry of Health and Welfare awarded commendations to medical personnel, including doctors and nurses, who devoted themselves to infectious disease response in various fields such as treating confirmed COVID-19 patients and those in quarantine.


Director Kim isolated and treated a total of 37 confirmed COVID-19 patients, including 15 severe cases, at Hwasun Chonnam National University Hospital, which was designated as a treatment bed for severe COVID-19 patients, until last month.



He also played a key role in managing and preventing COVID-19 patients in the community by operating screening clinics and treating severely ill self-quarantined patients requiring hospitalization.


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