Bahrain celebrates International Nursing Day today

Agencies | Manama                                                          

The Daily Tribune – www.newsofbahrain.com

The Kingdom of Bahrain today marks the International Nursing Day, observed annually on May 12.

The 2023 edition is being held under the theme "Our Nurses. Our Future.", ushing in a global campaign on how nursing in the future should address global health challenges and improve global health for everyone.

The annual occasion aims to highlight the nursing staff’s contributions and initiatives in serving all patients and members of society within the framework of achieving the goals of comprehensive health coverage.

It also sheds lights on the importance of developing the future of the nursing profession in the world, and educating health care officials about the rights of male and female nurses.

This year’s theme embodies the attention attached to the nursing staff and the important and vital role in providing care for all and enhancing health services.

It is also provides a window to highlight their achievements and initiatives in developing the nursing profession despite the challenges and difficulties they face.

In a statement today, the Ministry of Health stressed the importance of supporting the nursing staff, providing opportunities to keep abreast of scientific developments and developments, encouraging training, specializations and new skills, and investing in this sector .