A group of outstanding institutions in the work of administrative and assistance nursing were recognized as part of the activities for the international day of this health profession, which will last until next June.
Among the groups are the Pediatric Hospital Octavio de la Concepción y de la Pedraja. The Vladimir Ilich Lenin University Teaching Hospital. The Medical Services of the Ministry of the Interior and the community, clinical-surgical and odonto-geriatric scientific sections.
These institutions stand out for their promotion of science, technological innovation, care and encouragement of research projects for patient care, with awards in national and international events.
Elizabeth Chacón Áreas, head of the provincial section of this Branch. Stressed to CNA the role of nursing in improving the health and quality of life of the population, amid the challenges imposed by the current economic crisis.
She also referred to the challenges in the training of new generations. The transformation of health systems inside and outside Cuba. With remarkable altruism, solidarity, responsibility and use of science. As well as increasing coverage and field work in hard-to-reach communities.
During the event, students Yuliet Aldana Gonzalez, Yolennis Fernandez Ricardo and Daniela Fernandez Sosa were also awarded the list of members of the Cuban Nursing Society. Also as well as the Manuel Piti Fajardo Medal to experts with 20 and 25 years in the profession.
International Nursing Day is an annual commemoration that remembers the birth of Florence Nightingale. On the same date in 1820, considered the mother of modern nursing, and includes a wide range of activities to raise awareness about the importance of the profession worldwide.
With information from Cuban News Agency
Translated by Aliani Rojas Fernández
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