Global Nursing Shortage, A Health Emergency
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has declared the global nursing shortage a health emergency.
Sunday 14 May 2023 | 19:58
Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Charan Jeath Singh, (middle), with stakeholders and staff of Labasa Hospital cut the cake during the International Nurses Day celebration at Labasa on May 12, 2023. Photo: Shratika Naidu
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has declared the global nursing shortage a health emergency.
The council has urged governments worldwide to prioritise recovery from the current situation.
Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry Charan Jeath Singh (with garland) with stakeholders, staff of Labasa Hospital and TISI Sangam School of Nursing students during the International Nurses Day celebration at Labasa on May 12, 2023. Photo. Photo: Shratika Naidu
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Charan Jeath Singh, the Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar, echoed this sentiment while speaking at the Labasa Hospital’s International Nurses Day celebration on Friday.
He said the health system required everyone’s commitment and understanding, and that the government’s priority was to provide good medical care and attention to the people.
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