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Deputy Minister Aldrin Musiiwa

Sukulwenkosi Dube-Matutu, Plumtree Correspondent
THE Deputy Minister of Health and Child Care Dr Aldrin Musiiwa has urged nursing staff at various health institutions across the country to undertake staff development programmes in order to adapt to changing trends within the health sector.

Speaking at a graduation ceremony at St Anne’s Brunapeg Mission Hospital in Mangwe District last Friday, Dr Musiiwa said nursing was a dynamic profession which requires personnel to remain abreast with new technology in order to provide quality services.

“Opportunities for post basic training in nursing are at your reach including university programmes. Continue studying and upgrade yourselves in order to keep yourselves updated with new trends. This will assist you to provide the best, up to date, safe and quality nursing care to your clients,” said Dr Musiiwa.

He also urged the graduates to remain upright in their nursing practise and offer quality services to clients.

“The nurses who are graduating here today are most needed in the country as we continue to develop personnel within the health sector. We hope nurse training institutions in the country such as this one will continue to churn out highly skilled graduates.

“To the graduands, I urge you to remain upright in your nursing practice and to deliver to your level best. I also urge you to conduct yourselves in a manner that will benefit the nursing profession. Nursing isn’t only a profession but a calling to assist in the health ministry of Christ,” he said.

Ninety five nurses comprising of 48 primary care nurses and 47 registered general nurses who completed their studies from 2014 to this year graduated from St Anne’s Brunapeg Mission Hospital School of Nursing.

Fifteen receiving trophies and floating shields for outstanding performances.

Speaking at the same event, Matabeleland South Provincial Medical Director, Dr Ruth Chikodzore applauded the St Anne’s Mission Hospital School of Nursing for maintaining a 100 percent pass rate over the past years.

The tutor in charge at the nursing school, Mr Joseph Ndlovu said the institution does not have any internet connection which makes it difficult for learners to conduct research for their studies.

He said the school does also not have transport which makes it difficult to follow up on students when they go for attachment. — @DubeMatutu