Medical Director of the Sir Lester Bird Medical Centre, Dr. Shivon Belle Jarvis, has praised nurses for their unwavering commitment to patient care, describing them as central to the future of healthcare delivery.

In a message issued for International Nurses Day, Jarvis thanked nurses for their dedication and stressed that “Health for All is impossible” without their contributions.

She said healthcare institutions must work collaboratively to ensure nurses are empowered through leadership opportunities, professional development, mentorship and mental health support.

“This means that fostering leadership, supporting professional growth, encouraging autonomy amidst shared governance, providing mentorship and nurturing your mental health are part and parcel of our responsibility as an institution,” Jarvis said.

She also called for continued investment in nurses to ensure they are able to thrive in their profession and continue delivering quality care to patients.

Jarvis said commitment, camaraderie and empathy should guide the profession as healthcare workers strive toward a brighter future.

“You are Our Nurses, you are indeed our future, and lives will continue to be saved once you are empowered,” she said.

International Nurses Day is observed annually on May 12 to recognize the contributions of nurses worldwide.