International Nurses Day is being marked today. This year’s theme chosen by the International Council of Nurses (ICN) is “Our Nurses. Our Future.”
For the occasion the MUMN, with the collaboration of the Ministry for Health has published a book called ‘L-Infermerija tar-Ruh’ by Fr. Mario Attard OFM CAP. This book is the perfect tool to commemorate this special occasion, the union said.
The MUMN said that the discussions between Office of the Prime Minister, Health Ministry and the Malta Union of Midwives and Nurses on the new sectorial agreement are still ongoing, but after three weeks of discussions, no agreement has been yet reached.
The MUMN said that another meeting is scheduled for next week.
“Nurses are the most valuable asset in the Health Service as apart from taking care of their patients 24/7, they have also the responsibility for the running of all hospitals, clinics, elderly residences and homes,” the union said.
The MUMN concluded by saying that “nurses do not only give a service but are also the management of every Health Service in our country. Nursing is not a easy job and with the huge shortage of Nurses in Malta and around the world, every Government should invest heavily to address the shortage.”