SHRI observes International Nurses' Day
Source: Chronicle News Service

Imphal, May 16 2024: To meet the demand for 10 million nurses globally by 2030, there is the need to increase the quality, talent and other skills of nurses, Shija Hospital and Research Institute Pvt Ltd chairman cum managing director Dr Kh Palin has stated.

In connection with the observance of International Nurses' Day, Shija Academy of Nursing and SHRI Nursing Department in association with Manipur Nursing Council organised a state level CNE on the topic of Our nurse, our future; the economic power of care' at the hall of Shija Academy of Health Sciences (SAHS), Langol, here, on Thursday.

Speaking as the chief guest, Dr Palin pointed out that around 63 per cent of the people in the country die from lifestyle diseases, as per the WHO report.

In addition, there have been changes in the pattern of diseases, thereby increasing the number of communicable and non-communicable diseases, which is posing a huge challenge for nurses.

Healthy citizens are important for the development of a country and the nurses play an important role in this regard, he asserted.

While the number of nurses is the highest among health care nurses, there will be demand for around 10 million nurses by 2030 .

As such, efforts need to be made to meet the demand.

Nurses are the backbone of healthcare and the people need to be aware of the role and sacrifices made by nurses.

Around 20-30 per cent of the nurses working in speciality hospitals across the country are from Manipur, which is a proud moment for the state, remarked Dr Palin.

He continued that globally, Philippines produces the highest number of nurses.

In India's context, either Kerala or Manipur would take the top position.

The Philippines government trains and imparts additional skills including linguistic skills to nurses to work abroad.

Despite this, there is a high demand for nurses across the globe.

As such, there is the need to increase the quality, talent and additional skills of Manipuri nurses so that they may land jobs in other states and countries, and ultimately help in increasing income of the state.

On the other hand, Dr Palin stressed the need for changing the perspective of the society towards the nursing profession.

Apart from ensuring the rights of nurses, the people also need to inform about the contributions of nurses, he said, while stating that Association of Health Care Providers will extend all possible help in improving the financial constraints faced by nurses and to provide additional training to nurses to enable them to get job abroad.

The programme was also attended by Shija Academy of Nursing principal Prof Ch Babita as organising chairperson and Manipur Nursing Council registrar Dr A Jamuna as guest of honour.

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