Healthcare workers have been leading the line in the all-out global war against COVID-19 in the past year — and Nigeria is no exception. In the journey thus far, some have fallen, never to rise again while many fell and got back up to continue fighting. Advertisement For most healthcare workers, it has been the most challenging period of their careers. No training could have prepared them for the experiences they have encountered and challenges faced. From dealing with issues of insufficient personal protective equipment to non-compliance of many Nigerians and the sheer obstinacy of COVID-19 doubters, healthcare workers have had to play the roles of superheroes as we wade through these uncertain times.