Abu dhabi: Health leaders in Abu Dhabi affirmed that nursing staff represent the cornerstone of the healthcare system and a key partner in developing the health sector, in a manner that enhances quality of life and reinforces the readiness and sustainability of the healthcare system amid rapid developments in medical technology, artificial intelligence, and digital care.
According to Emirates News Agency, Dr. Noura Al Ghaithi, Under-Secretary of the Department of Health - Abu Dhabi, highlighted on International Nurses Day, observed this year under the theme "Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowering Nurses Saves Lives," that nursing staff represent the beating heart of the healthcare system and the closest human connection to individuals in their most vulnerable and needy moments. She stressed that behind every treatment journey and integrated care experience stands a nurse carrying a humanitarian and professional mission that transcends the limits of a job, practiced daily through knowledge, compassion, patience, and strength.
Dr. Al Ghaithi stated that the nursing profession has undergone a qualitative transformation in recent years, becoming central to the future of healthcare and a major partner in leading the global transformation in the health sector. Nurses are now engaging with artificial intelligence technologies, health data, digital care, and future care models, contributing to improving quality of life, accelerating recovery, and enhancing the efficiency and sustainability of healthcare services. She further noted that investing in nursing staff has become a strategic necessity for the future of healthcare.
Yousef Altheeb Alketbi, Chief Executive Officer of the National Rehabilitation Centre, emphasized that International Nurses Day is an important occasion to appreciate the humanitarian and professional efforts exerted by nursing staff in supporting patients throughout treatment and recovery from addiction. He praised the dedication and sincerity they demonstrate in carrying out their noble mission, and highlighted the National Rehabilitation Centre's commitment to developing the skills of nursing staff and enhancing their professional capabilities, recognizing the importance of investing in human capital as the cornerstone of delivering integrated and high-quality healthcare services.
Sameh Abu Arqoub, Director of Nursing at SEHA Clinics, affirmed that nursing staff at the clinics are committed to implementing best practices based on scientific evidence in the fields of infection control, wound care, and fall prevention, in accordance with the highest international standards, including those of the Joint Commission International (JCI).