Dr Rano Amirbekova has dreamt of becoming a doctor since the age of seven, a dream that only grew more passionate when her grandmother passed away. At the age of 25, she is at the forefront of the fight against Covid-19 in Moscow, Russia.

“In my opinion, doctors are the hands of God who help humanity when they need it,” said Dr Amirbekova, who has been a practicing physician for almost two years.

A general practitioner, she is currently working on the coronavirus team, tasked with identifying patients with Covid-19, monitoring their condition, and deciding whether to hospitalise them.

Originally from Khorog, Tajikistan, Dr Amirbekova moved to Moscow in 2004, pursued her education, and entered the medical faculty of the First Moscow State Medical University in 2012, graduating in 2018.

“I am happy that I can serve humanity, and have no regrets that I became a doctor,” she said of her choice of career.

“I would like to emphasize the efficiency of self-isolation,” said Dr Amirbekova. “true discipline is half of the success of fighting viruses. What is extremely necessary is keeping your houses safe.”