Director bats for nursing directorate in state
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, May 12 2024: Citing increasing number of people entering the nursing profession along with advancement in the nursing sector, Health Services director Dr O Sanahanbi Devi has stressed the necessity of establishing a nursing directorate in the state.

As chief guest during observance of International Nurses' Day jointly organised by Trained Nurses' Association of India (TNAI) Manipur State Branch, Student Nurses' Association of India (SNAI) Manipur State Branch and Trained Nurses Association (TNA) JNIMS held at the JNIMS auditorium, on Sunday under the theme "Our Nurses, Our Future - The Economic Power of Care", Dr Sanahanbi recounted about TNAI Manipur president in a recent function proposing establishment of a nursing directorate in the state.

The process of setting up the directorate has been initiated and she has been assigned to complete the task during her tenure, said the director.

While emphasising the importance of having a nursing directorate in the state, Dr Sanahanbi assured to give her all in setting up the directorate before retirement in 5-6 months.

She also urged the nursing community to shed all differences that crop up occasionally and work in unison.

Asserting the importance of appointing a director for the proposed nursing directorate, she maintained that key components such as an additional director, joint director and deputy director are indispensable.

Presently, the nursing section within the health directorate is being overseen by a deputy director, whose retirement date is unknown.

Furthermore, the timeline for appointing a new deputy director after the incumbent's retirement is uncertain.

Therefore, there is pressing need for the nursing community to jointly and proactively address this issue.

Dr Sanahanbi also acknowledged the role of nurses, stating that without them, a hospital would merely be a structure housing patients.

On International Nurses' Day, we honour the contributions of Florence Nightingale, the Mother of Nurses and pay tribute to her legacy.

While healthcare comprises doctors, nurses and paramedics, nurses stand out for their significant impact on patients, often bringing comfort and half the cure through their compassionate care' .

This is why International Nurses' Day is celebrated globally, she pointed out.

In addition to honouring retired nursing superintendent and ANS on the occasion, the function also felicitated nurses who had received the National Florence Nightingale Award including CHC Sagolmang nurse Irom Chandrabala Devi, female health supervisor Thaimei Sanahanbi, Phubala Ayushman Arogya Mandir community health officer Takhellambam Helena Devi and Kakching District public health nursing officer W Hemabati Devi.

The function was also attended by TNAI Manipur president N Tangbi Devi, RIMS nursing officer N Ibemhal Devi, JNIMS nursing superintendent M Jibanlata Devi and TNAI Manipur president and Universal College of Nursing Yairipok principal Prof Thoudam Nandarani Devi.

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