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Tribune News Network
Doha
HAMAD Medical Corporation (HMC) recently observed GCC Nurses Day with celebrations held across its network of facilities.
Intended to promote the nursing profession as an honourable career and to pay tribute to nurse pioneer Rufaida al Aslamiya, the occasion was an opportunity to recognise the significant role nurses play as advocates for their patient's health, safety and dignity.
In her address during the celebrations at Residential Care Compound 1 in Muaither South, Dr Nabila al Meer, deputy chief for the Continuing Care Group and Ministry of Public Health Nursing Affairs, expressed her appreciation to all nurses in Qatar.
"I thank you for your dedication and your effort in providing care and hope to all our patients. The GCC Nurses Day is a time to reflect on the important work of nurses and also to honour the legacy of Rufaida al Aslamiya in her work to establish the first hospital to care for wounded soldiers during many battles, including the Great Ghazwa Badr."
Dr Nabila highlighted the significance of nursing leaders encouraging Qatar's younger generation to seek a career in healthcare, adding that the nursing profession represents a great opportunity for Qataris to exhibit noble values and become respected leaders who will influence the future development of Qatar's healthcare sector.
During the celebrations held under the theme 'GCC Nursing, Together We Care', a number of nursing leaders were presented with certificates of recognition in acknowledgment of their contribution to the profession.
"Our highly trained nurses perform specialised roles and provide our patients with the most effective care. The GCC Nurses Day provides us with an opportunity to recognise our nurses and midwives and the important contribution they make to delivering excellent care and improving the health outcomes of our patients," said Dr Badriya al Lenjawi, executive director of Nursing at HMC.
In her address during the event at Heart Hospital, Chief Nursing Officer (Interim) at HMC Eiri Jones spoke about compassionate care."I would like to extend my wishes to all nurses at HMC today and in particular all our nurses from the GCC countries. Nursing is a privileged profession and we can best celebrate the work of our early nurse pioneers by continuing to deliver compassionate care to our patients."
Rufaida al Aslamiya is widely recognised as the founder of modern nursing in Middle East countries. Believed to have learned her nursing skills from her father, who was a renowned healer, Rufaida devoted her life to developing and improving nursing care. She is thought to have founded the first nursing school in the Muslim world.
