15 May 2018

Mochudi East Member of Parliament, Mr Moagi Molebatsi said nurses are important as they save lives.

Speaking at the commemoration of International Nurses Day Gala Dinner in Mochudi, under the theme; A nurse a Voice to Lead, Health is a Right, recently, Mr Molebatsi said nurses should develop a soft spot for their profession and learn to give positive results.

He said although nurses face challenges such as low wages, such should not stop them from delivering.

He said unions such as BONU, advocate for their rights and they should therefore use them, urging them to ensure they are protected when on duty as they deal with different patients.

Mr Molebatsi also encouraged nurses to build relations with the society and respect each other’s dignity to provide better services.

Kgatleng regional chairperson for Botswana Retired Nurses Association, Ms Ruth Tsheko said nurses are a nation’s heroes in providing health assistance and saving lives.

Giving a motivational talk at the same event, Ms Tsheko said the commemoration was to reflect and show commitment to the nursing profession.

“Nursing is the backbone of the nation, we make sure that our clients get the best health service and we are proud to save millions of people’s lives” she said.

Ms Tsheko said the nursing field is a fragile profession that needs genuine care and urged nurses to relate well with the society and provide best health care services.

“A nurse is a person strong enough to tolerate everything and soft enough to understand everyone” she said.

She also said nurses should leave a mark for recognition, so that their good work may never be forgotten.

Furthermore she said the nursing profession is not all about money, but love and passion. ENDS