INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY, 12TH MAY.

INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY, 12TH MAY.
Today is observed as International Nurses Day declared jointly by United Nations(UN) and World Health Organisation(WHO), it is not observed as public holiday but a day set aside to create awareness to the public on the important roles played by this noble professionals.

A Nurse is a person trained to care for the sick or infirm, especially in a hospital. A Nurse could also mean person employed or trained to take charge of young children.

Nurses mainly work in the hospital and they try to care or alleviate an injuring, injured part or illness by treating it carefully and protectively.

Nurse have an official symbol; a serpent entwined around a staff which is ancient Greek symbol associated with healing the sick.

Nurses are appreciated in many different ways on International Nurses Day. People are encouraged to take time to thank a nurse who has been there for them or their loved ones during days of sickness.
As part of creating awareness on this day, the International Council of Nurses(ICN) chooses a theme, prepares and distributes something called International Nurses Day Kit containing educational and public information materials, to be used by Nurses everywhere, this is annually observed on this day.
Jumali and MDSCF jointly commemorate with the Nurses worldwide to celebrate the day.
Happy International Nurses Day from JTSLTA/MDSCF.