Nurses are the heartbeat of every hospital
Local nurse Bongani Sindani, said nursing can be physically and mentally taxing, but also gives one an incredible sense of satisfaction.
Acknowledging their dedication to providing care, comfort, and hope, a local healthcare group celebrated nurses on International Nurses Day.
International Nurses Day was celebrated on Sunday, May 12.
Goodman Ntshangase, local Health Development’s acting district director of Gert Sibande District Municipality said, “The role of nurses is much more than just physical care – especially when it comes to HIV prevention, treatment, and care in our communities. While all healthcare workers play a critical part in the health ecosystem, our nurses are often the first and most consistent point of interaction for patients on the grassroots level. Nurses are seen as the backbone of the health services in our communities.”
The theme for this year’s International Nurses Day is, ‘Our nurses, our future: the economic power of care’.
As we mark International Nurses Day, we capture the voices of rural nurses across the country talking about why nursing is important in the rural setting. Here, professional nurse Thembisa Nxokweni talks about her passion for rural nursing #RuralHealthMatters pic.twitter.com/xQT0VFTeK8
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The social enterprise’s objective for this year is to express gratitude to nurses who have been working in local communities for the past 17 years, putting 1 520 people on HIV prevention medication, which has significantly increased, and to acknowledge that the number has grown to 30 094 from previous years.
Nurses’ unwavering commitment to the health of their communities is instrumental.
“We are immensely proud to support the dedicated nurses of Mpumalanga, alongside their counterparts across South Africa, in their relentless efforts to prevent HIV transmission. This partnership exemplifies the strength and success of community-focused healthcare initiatives. Nurses are not only on the front lines of medical services but also the cornerstone of building resilient health systems. Their unwavering commitment to the health of their communities is instrumental in achieving our shared vision of a healthier, HIV-free future for all,” said Leslie Marbury, mission director
The local social enterprise is not only hosting the nurses on ‘International Nurses Day,’ but also recognising and loving their nurses, including Dipuo Makofane, Godfrey Nkosi, and Bongani Sindane, the cluster’s team leaders.
Meet Bongani Sindane, cluster team leader in eMalahleni.
Bongani Sindane chose a career in nursing mainly because he found it rewarding to be able to do something good for others, especially patients.
“Treating patients in a friendly and respectful manner goes a long way. Growing up at an orphanage has inspired me to be a nurse, and I found my place as a professional nurse,” Bongani said.
He loves taking care of the less privileged individuals – it was a childhood dream, and believes nursing is a calling.
“It can be physically and mentally taxing at times, but also give one an incredible sense of satisfaction and pride at the end of the day,” he said.
WITBANK NEWS salutes and gives thanks to all our nurses, “Thank you for the difference you are making, every day and everywhere”.
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