ETHEKWINI NEWSFLASH

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

12 MAY 2022

EThekwini Mayor Councillor Mxolisi Kaunda has paid tribute to nurses in South Africa in commemoration of International Nurses Day which is themed ‘A voice to lead – Invest in nursing and respect rights to secure global health’. 

Nurses continue to be at the forefront of the fight against COVID-19, as they risk their lives to save others and contribute towards improving access to healthcare. 

Mayor Kaunda said: “We have seen again the dedication of nurses during the recent flood disaster in the City. It was nurses and other health care professionals who were called upon to save the lives of those injured during the floods.” 

He added: “As eThekwini residents, we want to express our gratitude to nurses who are there when we are born and also present to comfort our loved ones in their final moments.” 

Mayor Kaunda urged communities to work together to protect nurses and other health care professionals who, at times, fall victim to crime and violence in the line of duty.

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Issued by eThekwini Municipality Communications Unit. For more information, kindly contact Mluleki Mntungwa on 060 974 1140.