New Delhi:
Nurses are those unsung heroes who always remain behind the scene and silently work towards improving the condition of the patients. As a community they have a vital role in keeping our country healthy. In cancer treatment, the role of nurses is all the more critical and procedures such as chemotherapy need proper care and handling. To celebrate the contribution of Nursing community, Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute and Research Centre (RGCIRC) conducted ‘International Nurses Week’.
The week-long program celebrated the work and contribution of nurses through various activities including webinars, discussions, talks, presentations, quiz etc which witnessed overwhelming participation from the entire nursing team. Of special importance were the events such as a Panel Discussion on “Cancer Patients vs Covid-19” and a discussion session on “Nursing the World to Health”. As a part of Nurses Week, all the nurses across the hospital took Florence Nightingale oath.
This year Nurses Week was organized online following the Covid-19 guidelines issued by the Government. During the sessions, various challenges and solutions were also discussed to encourage nurses to lead more meaningful lives. To encourage & motivate them in these tough times, the senior management of RGCIRC shared messages for positive mindset & thought processes.
Talking about the initiatives, Mr D.S. Negi (CEO, RGCIRC) said, “It’s amazing to be part of such an activity to celebrate the contribution of one of the most important segments of the healthcare world, without whom one can’t think of smooth execution of any treatment”. Mr. Negi emphasized on the need for strengthening the nursing sector through proper health education and improvement in the standards of living of nurses.
Colonel Madhumita Dhall, Director Nursing, RGCIRC appreciated the key contribution of nurses. Speaking on the occasion, she said, ‘Nurses are the lifeline of healthcare system. As a community, nurses have played an important role in keeping the country healthy, helping the patients in fighting critical illness. We salute these nurses who work untiringly round the clock”
