International Nurses day is celebrated annually on May 12 to honour the nurses who are the guardians of health. The day commemorates Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.
Honoring the invaluable contribution of nurses, the Trained Nurses Association of India West Jaintia Hills Unit today celebrated Nurses day at Bishops House Lumbihsyntu, Mihmyntdu, West Jaintia Hills District. The programme was inaugurated by lighting of the lamp by the Chief Guest Shri. Ferdinand B. Basan, Additional Deputy Commissioner, Jowai.
Dr. N.Nongtdu, Woodland WK Hospital, Sabahmuswang, West Jaintia Hills District attended the occasion as the guest of honour and Smt. I Kharduit, Assistant Director of Nursing, President TNAI State Branch graced the event as special guest.
The Theme of the International Nurses day is, “Our Nurse. Our Future. The economic power of care”. It highlights not only the essential role of nurses in healthcare but also the economic impact of their work and value of compassionate care.
The chief guests, Shri. F.B Basan acknowledged and appreciated the nurses’ fraternity for their unwavering commitment and compassionate care to the society. He emphasized that the contribution of nurses to the society is immeasurable. He encouraged them to continue the good work. Basan advised the nurses to seize opportunities to step away from their professional duties once in a while, and give themselves a chance to unwind and rejuvenate in order to be able to maintain a healthy work life balance.
Speaking on the occasion Dr. N Nongtdu shared a personal testimony about the importance of nurses in his own healing journey. He underscored the vital role nurses’ play in providing round the clock care and support to patients. He termed the nurses as the backbone of healthcare, the guardians ‘and protectors to the patients.
Smt. Meba-ai Talang, Nursing Tutor, Dr. Norman Tunnel Hospital, Jowai, in her keynote address highlighted the importance of the theme, “Our Nurse. Our Future. The economic power of care”. She emphasized how nurses are instrumental in shaping the future of the healthcare system and how their compassionate care holds significant economic value.
The Nurse association also presented mementos to the retired nurses in recognition of the invaluable service they have rendered throughout their career.
Smt. I Kharduit, Assistant Director of Nursing, President TNAI State Branch also spoke on the occasion.
Dr. A. Paswet, Medical Superintendent, Jowai Civil Hospital, Ialong, Dr. War, Medical Superintendent, MCH, Panaliar were also present.
