Aimed at strengthening the quality of health care and consolidating the training of future professionals, scientific and community activities are being held yesterday in celebration of Nursing Day in Cuba.
Roberto Roque Vargas, a titular member of the Cuban Nursing Society, told CNA that this year’s meetings throughout the country emphasize maternal and child care, geriatrics and palliative care. As well as the updating of protocols in hospital services and community medical consultation.
He highlighted the humanist legacy of nursing in public health. Its impact on primary and hospital care, and the challenge of perfecting the Cuban model of care.
In schools, children’s circles and communities, health promotion talks are held, with a focus on disease prevention, healthy habits and the role of the profession in collective wellbeing, said the first-degree specialist in Community Nursing.
Since the start of the National Nursing Day in Cuba, from May 12th to June 3rd. Professionals have participated in symposiums, with debates on digitalization strategies in the sector. Also the strengthening of competencies in primary care, he added.
Vocational training activities were also carried out, encouraging the interest of the new generations in this field. As part of the program, said Roque Vargas, outstanding nurses and retirees were recognized for their contribution to the Cuban health system.
The event, according to the director, has allowed strengthening professional Exchange. Promoting research and improving healthcare. Ratifying the premise that a solid discipline contributes to social welfare.
The Cuban healthcare system currently has 73,000 nurses, with a female representation of 88% and a ratio of 71.8 professionals per 10,000 population. In the nursing service, 73% of the personnel are higher level graduates with 145 doctors of science.
June 3rd is a date that honors the birthday of Victoria Bru Sanchez. The first martyr of the specialty in the Greater Antilles.
With information from CNA
Translated by Aliani Rojas Fernandez
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