72 nurses complete advance training at KMU

PESHAWAR: Chief Minister Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Ali Amin Khan Gandapur congratulated the in-service nurses on completion of their training at Khyber Medical University (KMU).

“Medical profession is both sacred and essential as it serves humanity in distress, and nurses play a crucial role in this endeavor. We are pleased that we are progressing in a direction we should have pursued earlier.” The chief minister commended the collaboration between Khyber Medical University and the University of Chester in the UK for providing advanced training to nurses for improved service delivery.

He expressed the hope that this partnership would be a vital step in equipping nurses with modern skills. The chief minister participated as chief guest at a ceremony held at Khyber Medical University on Friday, where he distributed certificates among 72 newly-trained in-service nurses.

Members of the provincial cabinet, including Meena Khan Afridi, Syed Fakhar Jahan, Ehtisham Ali, health department officials and the vice chancellor of Khyber Medical University were also present.

The chief minister said that in the first phase 503 nurses were being imparted with advanced training with plans to include nurses from the private sector in the next phase.

Gandapur stated that the purpose of providing modern training to in-service nurses was to enhance their professional competence so they can apply their updated skills effectively in public service. He emphasized that individuals in the medical field should perform their duties with dedication and a spirit of service, adding that fairness and merit would be ensured in their duty rosters and no recommendations would be accepted in this regard.

He added that healthcare remains one of the top priorities of the provincial government; budget of the health sector has been increased by 13% for this fiscal year. Efforts are also underway to strengthen basic healthcare units to ensure improved healthcare services at the local level. He emphasized the need for all sectors and communities to work together as a team to bring about positive change and improvement.