Thumbay Hospital Fujairah Celebrates International Nurses Day

Thumbay Hospital – Fujairah marked International Nurses Day 2016 with a lamp-lighting and professional oath renewal ceremony by the nurses on Thursday, the 12^th of May 2016. Nurses were also awarded appreciation certificates and other prizes in recognition of outstanding performances.

Dr. Osama Mahmoud Rizk – Medical Director of the hospital inaugurated the Health Awareness Exhibition held in connection with the celebrations. Dr. Mohammed Faisal Parvez – Assistant Administrative Director of the hospital was also present. The exhibition aimed to educate the public on the following:

• Diabetes & hypertension and heart attack
• Antenatal and post natal exercises for pregnant mothers
• Choice of food for healthy mother and baby
• Importance of breast-feeding
• Awareness on communicable diseases 

A Cultural Program and Nurses Get-together was organized on Friday, 13^th May 2016 as part of the celebrations. The program included Quality and Safety quiz competition as well as games and activities based on team-building and motivation.

Dr. Osama and Dr. Faisal management appreciated the dedication of the nursing team and congratulated Ms. Sudha Vinod – CNO, for organizing the wonderful event to mark Nurses Day.