Healthcare workers vital in building the country

• Published date: 12 May 2022
• Publication title: South African Official News

Government has hailed the hard work and diligent role nurses have played and continue to play in keeping the nation healthy, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This as the world commemorates International Nurses' Day on Wednesday under the theme, 'A Voice to Lead- Invest in Nursing and Respect Rights to Secure Global Health'.

'Government has seen, and continues to witness the heroic efforts of nurses in the fight against COVID-19 and in treating other diseases. Government wishes you a happy International Nurses Day.

'Government will continue to provide a framework for a structured and uniform health system for South Africa. The country's healthcare workers are vital in building the country that we envisaged at the start of our democracy. Through the heroic work of nurses, we are able to advance our Constitutional obligations that entrenches the right to health as a fundamental human right,' a government statement read.

Government Communication Information System (GCIS) Director General, Phumla Williams, highlighted the importance of the day.

'This is an important day to celebrate, especially considering...