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Dedicated nurse in Yuksun village for 30 years, overcame challenges to provide exceptional care and inspire young professionals.
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This is the story about a nurse who worked at the medical center of Yuksun village for 30 years and helped thousands of patients recover or prevent their illnesses. Sayyora Suvonova urged young people to develop strong skills and maintain responsiblity in whatever profession they pursue.
Growing up in a remote village did not hinder his dreams at all. On the contrary, this factor increased his desire to study and research. "Our love for books grew from childhood, we read without leaving a single book: "Don Quixote", "Count of Monte Cristo", "Robinson Crusoe" - none of them escaped our attention," she says.
Rajab Suvanov, her father was a simple farmer. Being the third of eleven children in the family, it was very difficult for Rajab him, an ordinary farmer, to educate her. But he struggled, and her father tried to create conditions for him to be educated accordingly.
Overcoming Adversity: Sayyora Suvonova's Journey to Becoming a Medical Worker
"Those were colonial times. The Soviets viewed our country as any "source of resources" aimed at satisfying their needs. In particular, our country provided them with cheap labor. Therefore, at that time, mothers were encouraged to give birth more often, and those who fulfilled the norm were given the title of "Heroic Mother". No one cared about the financial situation, not being able to support the children. During such a difficult period, my father always supported me to study, prepared special meals for me when I came home from school, and said, "It's still ringing in my ears when he say ``This is for Sayyora" Having dreamed of becoming a medical worker since childhood, what’s most remarkable is that she never wavered her decision.
After graduating from high school, she entered the Bukhara Medical University in 1976. Recalling her studies, he says: "I look at the youth of today with envy. When we were studying, we used to take him to the cotton harvest. I am surprised to remember that we stayed there until the cold days of December. "That's why we studied hard, and our food was hearty," she recalls.
“The people in the village were friendly and kind. Usually, in the evenings, Saida returned home from the neighbors with gifts of milk, butter, and eggs. She was the breadwinner of the family,” Saida’s mother recalls with a smile on her face.
Saida’s cheerfulness wasn’t just a fleeting mood; it was a way of life. It wasn’t just her energy that made Saida special - it was her unyielding positivity. One day, her father told her, “We’re going to see Nazarbek’s Baibiche.” *Baibiche* means "wife" in Kyrgyz. This new bride was a colleague of her parents. Sometimes Saida would walk around the school, and on one occasion, while passing by the classrooms, she noticed the new bride. She walked into the class and asked her, “Hi, Nazarbek’s Baibiche, do you know where my mother is?”
In 1980, she married Farmon Jumayev.
It should be noted that there were no modern equipment and technologies in the medical center during the time he worked. However, times have changed, and the demand for this is now significant . Nevertheless, he used to wander around the village on foot, checking the health of residents, especially mothers and children. Remembering these things one by one, he says,
"For 30 years, I have been vaccinating the children of my area and taking care of their health, and I have not made any mistakes in this regard."
According to statistics, despite the presence of modern techniques and drugs, most of the world's population suffers from an incorrect vaccination at least once in their life, without any techniques and technologies, This is a very good result for a nurse who worked in unsatisfactory conditions.
But he faced many difficulties along the way. Upon completion of his studies, he was tasked with setting up a full-fledged VMC ( Village medical center ), collecting information on the health of the residents of the region. Since he was very young and inexperienced at the time, he was unable to register patients at the beginning and was in an awkward situation. Later, as years passed and experience increased, he learned these things well, but they say that solutions lead to new problems. Due to the lack of hygiene rules in one area, seven of the children got jaundice and 17 got sick with sweating, which is a serious problem for the small village. Because of the danger, the mayor was called out to solve the concern, considering that the rural medical center would suffer a significant loss if the layoff proceeded . And he treated the sick and took measures to vaccinate against it.
They left him a piece of dry bread and some water. After walking several kilometers, the eldest daughter could not bear to leave her brother behind and ran back to him. The parents were sitting apart, crying bitterly, when they suddenly saw their daughter carrying her younger brother on her back. I first heard this story when I was 10 years old. It touched my heart deeply and left a lasting impression on me. I will never forget how bitterly I cried upon hearing it. I continually admire this courageous girl and am filled with pride at the thought that I am directly related to such a remarkable and strong woman. Despite being only nine years old and facing difficult times, she chose to return to her brother and save his life. Her kindness and bravery are truly inspiring.
Sayyora Suvonova with her siblings and parents.
Sayyora Suvonova with her classmates at the cotton harvest.
From the notebook she kept on academic subjects.
Sayyora’s collegues
In addition to being an exemplary employee at work, Sayyora became a beloved wife and loving mother in the family. He has 4 children, all of whom have found their place in society. He retired in 2008. Currently busy with the upbringing of grandchildren, he still does not get tired of giving his recommendations to young doctors who come to him for advice.
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