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Nairobi, May 13, 2025. The Nairobi Hospita today marked the end of International Nurses She advocated for policies and workplace practices that facilitate nurses' physical, mental, and health financing and infrastructure shortages that impact nursing care. is optimizing patient care and optimizing the effectiveness and durability of health systems and (ACLS) Daystar University Dean of Nursing Dr. Susan Njuguna provided the keynote address, calling for the preservation of the dignity and wel-being of the nurses, proclaiming that how nurses are nurses. He issued the folowing statement since January: and systems that empower nurses, such as adequate staffing, access to emotiona support, "By creating a context in which nurses can flourish professionally and personally with dignity, the result and effective mechanisms for service delivery. She also identified more general systemic issues, such as physical safeguarding measures. treated dictates the impact on patient outcomes and efficiency of the healthcare system. The ceremony at the hospital's Amphitheatre brought together nurses, healthcare professionals, and •4 nurses will be sponsored to attend the International Nurses Council Conference in Finland this •32 nurses have been sponsored to attend National Nursing Conferences, ssional ones," she went on. Week in a moving ceremony and an appeal to serve nurses professionaly and personaly. The Nairobi Hospital CEO, Felix Osano, reinforced the hospital’s commitment to tangible support for leadership to pay tribute to the pivotal role nurses play in Kenya's health sector. emotional wellbeing, including mental health initiatives, stress management assistance, and June. Further, Osano unveiled intentions to sponsor higher diploma studies in various specializations One of the highlights of the celebration was Mercy Mkubwa’s recognition, Nurse Educator and "The hospital is committed to not only appreciating nurses by word of mouth but also by showing it through tangible action and opportunity," Osano said. Researcher at The Nairobi Hospital, with a prestigious UK scholarship by the Florence Nightingale of nursing from August 2025. Foundation. She is one of the first two Kenyan nurses selected for the competitive global
Dr. Susan Njuguna, Dean of the School of Nursing at Daystar University, delivered the keynote address, emphasizing the need for healthcare systems to support nurses beyond ceremonial acknowledgments. She advocated for policies that ensure adequate staffing, access to emotional support, and physical safeguarding measures, asserting that the treatment of nurses directly influences patient outcomes and the efficiency of the healthcare system.
The hospital's CEO, Felix Osano, reinforced this message by announcing several initiatives aimed at supporting nursing staff. These include sponsoring 56 nurses for Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications, sending four nurses to the International Nurses Council Conference in Finland, and providing 32 nurses with opportunities to attend national nursing conferences in June. Additionally, the hospital plans to sponsor higher diploma studies in various specializations to further enhance the skills of its nursing team.
A standout moment of the ceremony was the recognition of Mercy Mkubwa, Nurse Educator and Researcher at The Nairobi Hospital. She was awarded a prestigious UK scholarship by the Florence Nightingale Foundation, becoming one of the first two Kenyan nurses selected for this competitive global program. This accolade highlights the hospital's commitment to fostering global leadership in nursing.
Dr. Njuguna's address resonated with the theme of the week: "Our Nurses, Our Future: Caring for Nurses Strengthens Economies." She called on health facilities to go beyond rhetoric and establish structures that empower nurses, ensuring they can flourish both professionally and personally.
The ceremony, held at the hospital's Amphitheatre, brought together nurses, healthcare professionals, and stakeholders to celebrate the invaluable contributions of nurses to the healthcare sector. It served as a reminder of the importance of investing in the well-being and development of nursing professionals to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.
As the week concluded, the Nairobi Hospital reaffirmed its dedication to supporting its nursing staff, recognizing that their well-being is integral to the success of the healthcare system.
