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The Star
14-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
Universiti Brunei Darussalam salutes nurses and midwives' contributions
Nurses and Midwives Retreat Day: Cultivating self-care, resilience, and team spirit event. - Photo: UBD BANDAR SERI BEGAWAN: The Nursing and Midwifery programme of the Pengiran Anak Puteri Rashidah Sa'adatul Bolkiah Institute of Health Sciences (PAPRSB IHS), in collaboration with the Nursing and Midwifery Student Body of Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD), hosted the Nurses and Midwives Retreat Day: Cultivating Self-Care, Resilience, and Team Spirit on Monday (May 12) at the Main Lecture Theatre and Concourse Area, PAPRSB IHS Extension Building. The special event commemorated the International Day of the Midwife and International Nurses Day, aligning with the respective global themes 'Midwives: Critical in Every Crisis' and 'Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies.' It aimed to honour the invaluable contributions of nurses and midwives while fostering wellbeing, resilience, and solidarity among healthcare professionals. The guest of honour, Dean of PAPRSB IHS Professor Kenneth Kok Yuh Yen, officiated the event and emphasised the significance of nurturing a resilient and supported nursing and midwifery workforce. The retreat welcomed over 200 participants comprising student nurses and midwives, as well as professionals from various institutions and healthcare sectors. Attendees included representatives from higher education institutions: IBTE, Politeknik Brunei, and PAPRSB IHS, as well as key healthcare organisations such as the Ministry of Health (MoH), Ministry of Defence (MinDef), Jerudong Park Medical Centre (JPMC), JPMC College of Health Sciences (JCHS), Tamada Nursing Services, and Yayasan Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah. The programme began with an inspiring sharing session by Senior Assistant Professor in Nursing and Midwifery Dr Khadizah Haji Abdul Mumin, titled 'Caring for the Caregivers: Building Perseverance and Resilience.' A mindful deep breathing session was then facilitated by Assistant Professor Dr Deeni Rudita Idris, offering participants an opportunity to recentre and ground themselves. This was followed by a mindfulness and poetry activity. The event concluded with energising team-building exercises led by Assistant Professor in Public Health Dr Sharimawati Sharbini. 'We hope this retreat will be a rejuvenating space for reflection, inspiration, and connection, empowering nurses and midwives to sustain compassionate care in their professional journeys,' said Dr Khadizah. Senator of the Nursing and Midwifery Student Body Rahmah Sabariah Razak, also shared her reflections: 'Organising this retreat has been a heartfelt initiative. It reminded us of the power of community, the importance of checking in with ourselves, and the value of supporting one another beyond clinical roles. We hope this marks the beginning of many more nurturing spaces for our future healthcare providers.' In celebration of UBD's 40th anniversary, the Nursing and Midwifery Programme at the PAPRSB IHS reflects on its vital role in shaping healthcare education in the nation. Since its inception, the programme has grown in strength and reputation, producing skilled, compassionate professionals who serve at the heart of Brunei Darussalam's healthcare system. This milestone not only marks four decades of academic excellence at UBD but also highlights the enduring commitment of the Nursing and Midwifery Programme to advancing health outcomes and nurturing future leaders in care. - Borneo Bulletin/ANN
Qatar Tribune
11-05-2025
- Health
- Qatar Tribune
HMC celebrates role of nurses and midwives in delivering specialist care
Tribune news Network Doha Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is marking International Day of the Midwife, observed on May 5 each year, and International Nurses Day on May 12, by celebrating the vital contributions of nurses and midwives in delivering expert and specialist care across every stage of the patient journey. This year's global themes 'Midwives: Critical in every crisis' and 'Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies', highlight the essential role of nursing and midwifery professionals in strengthening healthcare systems and improving outcomes worldwide. At HMC, nurses and midwives are central to delivering patient-centred care across all services and specialities. Midwives play a critical role in supporting women and families during pregnancy, childbirth, and the postnatal period, often under complex and demanding circumstances. Nurses provide expert care in every healthcare setting—from emergency and critical care to oncology, rehabilitation, community health, and beyond. Through initiatives that support professional development and workplace wellness, HMC ensures nurses and midwives are empowered to deliver high-quality care, thereby contributing to a stronger healthcare system and a resilient national economy. Mariam Al Mutawa, chief nursing officer at HMC, praised the impact of nurses and midwives on the health system She said, 'Their professionalism, dedication, and resilience are the foundation of the safe, compassionate, and specialist care that defines HMC's healthcare services. These highly skilled professionals are often the first and most consistent point of contact for patients and families, ensuring continuity, trust, and excellence in care delivery.' As part of the implementation of HMC's Healthcare Strategy 2024–2030, and in alignment with the National Health Strategy 2024–2030, the role of nurses and midwives will be more important than ever. Their leadership and commitment are essential to expanding access to care, improving service efficiency, and ensuring the highest standards of clinical quality across the health system. Muna Al Hetmi, director of Nursing Education, emphasised HMC's continued investment in the nursing and midwifery workforce. She said, 'HMC is proud to invest in continuous nursing and midwifery education and leadership development. Empowering nurses and midwives through advanced training ensures they remain equipped to deliver safe, expert care and take on future leadership roles in Qatar's healthcare system.'
Western Telegraph
06-05-2025
- General
- Western Telegraph
Pregnant woman airlifted from Caldey Island beauty spot
The woman was visiting Caldey Island, off the coast of Tenby, when she went into labour and urgently needed to return to the mainland. Tenby Lifeboat was requested to help by he Welsh Ambulance Service, Coastguard Rescue Helicopter 187 from St Athan was also tasked to the island. Both Tenby lifeboats launched, with a paramedic being taken over to the island on the town's all-weather lifeboat. The inshore lifeboat was first to arrive and dropped crew members ashore to locate the woman and provide a radio update on her condition for the paramedic. The all weather lifeboat then arrived at the island, but due to the state of the tide it was not able to get alongside Caldey's landing quay. Because of this, the paramedic and her equipment were transferred to the inshore lifeboat, which dropped her ashore on the island. She was then taken to the patient and was soon met by the paramedic from the helicopter, which had also now arrived. Once the patient had been assessed, it was decided that the most comfortable way to get her off the island was by helicopter, rather than have to swap from the inshore lifeboat to the all-weather lifeboat and then make the journey in choppy seas back to Tenby. Once the patient was safely in the air and on the way to hospital, the lifeboats were stood down to return to station, arriving at 10.30am. Caldey Island said that the woman was taken to Singleton Hospital where her baby boy was delivered on Monday afternoon. Coincidentally, Monday was also the International Day of the Midwife, celebrating the work pf midwives and midwifery the world over. A spokesperson for the island said that both mother and baby were doing well and thanked everyone involved for their help.
Scoop
04-05-2025
- Health
- Scoop
Midwives Critical In A Crisis
Midwives are essential frontline health workers and critical in a crisis. That's the theme of the International Day of the Midwife 2025 – and a sentiment proven by midwives rising to the challenge of recent crises in Aotearoa. New Zealand College of Midwives midwifery advisor Violet Clapham says babies do not stop being born in an emergency. The need for expert care for mothers and whānau before, during and after birth does not lessen. Violet says to ensure robust and safe maternity system care in likely future events the College needs to be part of national emergency planning activities. 'We are experiencing an increased number of emergency events, particularly related to extreme weather. In recent events midwives have stepped up and worked together to provide essential care to women and babies in situations of power outages, road damage, flooding that cut off large areas, and communication disruption. Expectant mothers, their babies and whānau are at the centre of all midwives do and their expertise and care are needed even more in times of crisis.' It is crucial midwives are involved at a strategic level in planning for disruptive events whether they be on a national or local level. 'Midwives are health professionals embedded in communities. Because they provide home-based care to families with new babies, they are uniquely aware of the challenges whānau are facing during a crisis. Midwives have invaluable knowledge to provide to contingency planning.' Violet says as trusted first responders, midwives have ensured continuous access to essential healthcare for mothers and babies in Aotearoa through a wide range of crisis events - 24/7, 365 days a year. In addition to weather emergencies, midwives have provided critical front-line services through earthquakes, a pandemic, workforce shortages, and health system reforms. With minimal resources, midwives can: Provide safe births, antenatal, and postnatal care, Provide contraception, comprehensive abortion care, and care for survivors of gender-based violence, Support breastfeeding, ensuring newborns receive safe, clean, and reliable nutrition, Educate and prepare communities with the knowledge and tools they need to stay safe and healthy during emergencies. 'In challenging times, midwives are critical. That's why we are acknowledging and celebrating their important role within our health system on International Day of the Midwife 2025.' The College shares ways to play a part in reducing environmental impact Violet says in acknowledgement of the realities of a changing climate and its impact on human health, the College has developed a climate change statement that shares ways midwives can play a part in reducing environmental impact. 'Midwives, as frontline health workers, play an essential role in public health and while midwifery is generally a low-technology and low environmental impact profession, as healthcare professionals they are well positioned to lead by example and influence change.' 'Midwives can advocate for and adopt sustainable practices to protect maternal and infant health in the face of climate challenge.' Examples of how midwives can make a difference include discussing with women the option of using lower-impact items such as organic cotton or traditional muka ties for the umbilical cord, and the use of sustainable products such as reusable nappies and period underwear. 'It's about having an informed discussion so people can make a choice if they feel it is appropriate for them.' The College's climate change statement acknowledges that in te ao Māori, mātauranga Māori emphasises the importance of balance within the natural environment. For Māori, the people of a place are related in personal terms to its mountains, land, and rivers, as well as the ecosystems and species present through whakapapa, says Violet. 'The climate crisis will affect the health of indigenous peoples due to a range of factors already recognised, which include relationships with the natural environment, socioeconomic deprivation, issues with access to quality healthcare and political marginalisation.'
Al Etihad
04-05-2025
- Health
- Al Etihad
Al Owais: Supporting midwifery profession vital in promoting health of mothers, future generations
4 May 2025 16:12 DUBAI (WAM) Minister of Health and Prevention, Abdulrahman bin Mohamed Al Owais, underscored that maternal and child health is a top strategic priority for the UAE, in line with the wise leadership's vision of building an integrated healthcare system aligned with the highest international noted that the midwifery profession represents a key pillar of the integrated healthcare system, which the UAE seeks to elevate to global a statement on the occasion of the International Day of the Midwife, Al Owais noted that the country's approach to the midwifery profession extends beyond traditional healthcare, embracing a strategic dimension linked to national health security and the achievement of sustainable development referred to midwives as the first line of defence in promoting family health, ensuring the transmission of sound health knowledge and positive practices across generations, thereby reinforcing community-wide prevention and health awareness part of the Ministry's efforts to advance the midwifery profession, Al Owais noted that the National Strategy for Nursing and Midwifery aims to elevate the profession by developing the regulatory and legislative framework in line with international emphasised the importance of investing in national nursing cadres, particularly Emirati midwives who understand the distinct social and cultural fabric of the society, making them a source of trust and reassurance for mothers and also underscored the need to integrate modern technologies and innovation into practice while preserving the human aspect of the profession to ensure high-quality care that meets the evolving needs of Owais expressed pride in the achievements of Emirati midwives, whose contributions have enhanced the quality of healthcare for mothers and newborns. He extended thanks to all midwifery professionals across the country and praised institutional efforts to support the profession, viewing it as a strategic investment in building a world-class healthcare system that can meet the needs of society and ensure the highest levels of well-being and happiness for all its members.
