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Cde Khaya Moyo

Chronicle Reporter
THE Senior Minister of State, Cde Simon Khaya Moyo, has challenged nurses to thrive on keeping abreast with the changing trends in the profession through engaging in post basic courses.
Speaking during the graduation ceremony of 91 general nurses and nine primary health care nurses at St Anne’s Brunapeg Hospital School of Nursing in Mangwe District yesterday, Cde Khaya Moyo urged the graduates to uphold the ethics of the profession.

“You should conduct yourselves in a manner which puts the nursing profession on a pedestal. You need to keep abreast with changing trends in your profession through in-service training programmes and engaging in post basic courses. There are several post basic and university programmes from which you can choose,” said Cde Khaya Moyo.

He, however, said despite the challenges, there was a need for nurses to show care and commitment in handling patients in line with the requirements of the profession.

“I trust and believe that the knowledge, skills and wisdom you acquired here have adequately equipped you for the challenges you are likely to face in your nursing career. Nursing is not only a profession but a calling to care.

“I urge you to remain upright and endeavour to deliver the best within your scope of practice,” said Cde Khaya Moyo
He also noted that the health sector was facing several challenges in terms of resources, particularly in the fight against HIV and Aids among other diseases.

“The setbacks in the health delivery system remain anchored in HIV and Aids epidemic and tuberculosis. Efficient response to the disease burden has not been easy for student nurses and health care workers in general, given the harsh economic environment with limited financial and material resources. Despite all these challenges nurses should show determination and commitment in their work,” said Cde Khaya Moyo.

Those who graduated in diplomas in general nursing completed a three-year course while PCN did a six months programme.