Prez bats for capacity building in nursing sector

Amid emerging global threats such as microbial resistance, new pandemics, infections which add to the pressure on healthcare services, President Pranab Mukherjee on Thursday said capacity building in the field of nursing will require new levels of innovation and leadership.

Terming the nursing community as the “backbone” of healthcare system, Mukherjee said nurses play a vital role in all aspects of healthcare, be it national health campaigns like polio eradication or 

midwife services and community education.

“Their level of commitment and care are much valued in both urban and rural areas, including remote areas of the country. Their contribution is critical in the achievement of the nation’s healthcare goals,” he said.