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The Citizen
20-05-2025
- Health
- The Citizen
The healing hands patients rely on
The Gauteng Department of Health called for all hands on deck to protect nurses and other health workers and to create a conducive working environment, as the country joined the global community to commemorate International Nurses Day, which was observed on May 12. • Also read: Celebrating International Nurse's Day According to departmental spokesperson Foster Mohale, nurses are the backbone of any healthcare system, serving as the main point of contact for patients and an important link between patients and the care they need. 'They also play a critical role in counselling and educating patients and their families about their health conditions, available treatment plans, and self-care strategies. Nurses continue to face various workplace safety threats in the line of duty, both physically and verbally, from patients and community members. In recent months and years, the country has experienced disgraceful incidents of heinous acts involving robbery and sexual assault against nurses, mainly in primary health facilities.' Foster added that the department recognises the importance of a healthy and well-supported nursing workforce in delivering quality healthcare services to achieve health outcomes, including increased life expectancy and reduced maternal, infant, and child mortality. 'For this reason, the department appeals to all stakeholders in society to join hands with the government, law enforcement agencies, and various community-based structures to make health facilities safer places for nurses to carry out their duties of caring for the sick and providing much- needed comprehensive healthcare without fear of becoming victims of crime.' The 2025 International Nurses Day was commemorated under the theme 'Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies', which emphasises the significance of a healthy nursing workforce in providing high-quality care, improving healthcare systems, and increasing economic resilience on a global scale. At Caxton, we employ humans to generate daily fresh news, not AI intervention. Happy reading!
What's On
12-05-2025
- Health
- What's On
Nurses can now get a UAE Golden Visa - What's On
Written by: Madie Murphy 12 seconds ago This Golden Visa decision was announced on International Nurses Day… Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, and Minister of Defence of the UAE, has announced that golden visas will be given to nursing staff employed with Dubai Health, who have served for more than 15 years. The decision was announced on International Nurse's Day, observed annually on May 12, and recognises their invaluable contributions to the community and their crucial role of taking care of the residents of Dubai. It was reported by Gulf News that Sheikh Hamdan emphasised that nursing staff in Dubai are at the forefront of the healthcare system in the emirate and they are crucial in realising and promoting the vision of a healthier society and improved quality of life. He commended their dedication to patient care and commitment to the well-being of others, affirming that Dubai values excellence and honours those who serve with dedication. It was first in 2019 that the UAE introduced a landmark golden visa, granting exceptional talents the ability to live and work in the country under their own sponsorship through a 10-year renewable visa. It has since expanded to include other criteria, so a variety of people can apply. > Sign up for FREE to get exclusive updates that you are interested in
