Minister for Health and the Environment Dr. Kenneth Darroux has attributed the success of several health-related matters in Dominica to the hard work of the local nurses.
Dominica is joining the rest of the International Community in observance of International Nurses Day on Friday, May 12, 2017 under the theme “Nurses a Voice to Lead, Achieving the Sustainable Development Goals”.
“Over the years successes in areas such as maternal and child health programs, HIV/AIDS, school health and immunization have been largely influenced by the hard work of our nurses in collaboration with other disciplines and other sectors,” Darroux said
The Minister said that the contributions of local nurses have been nothing short of overwhelming.
“As I reflect on the response on the Ministry of Health and the Environment subsequent to various challenges such as the threat of the Ebola endemic, the Chikungunya endemic, the Zika disease as well as the post disaster response to Tropical Storm Erika the contributions of our local nurses have been nothing short of overwhelming,” he stated.
Dr. Darroux said the efforts by the unsung nursing heroes in Dominica should not go unnoticed.
“Furthermore one cannot overlook the unsung nursing heroes who still walk the streets at night to respond to night calls in remote communities…Those who strategically venture out of their way to reach clients on the block, the bars the depressed neighbours and communities to get across their messages on health…Or those who bravely and professionally work with the deviant and various nonconventional groups such as the vagrant communities to mitigate and treat the transmission of various communicable diseases…We salute your efforts and hats off to you,” Darroux said.
The Health Minister further stated that the Government of Dominica will continue in its effort towards investing in the training and development of the nursing staff.
“The Government of Dominica recognizes the challenges faced by the nursing service particularly in relation to the recent increase in migration for the region, continues to spare no efforts to invest in the training and development of our nursing staff,” he stated.
Darroux revealed that currently one hundred percent of nurse educators at the Dominica State College and approximately 75 percent of nursing supervisors have been trained at the graduate and or undergraduate levels.
He highlighted other areas where support has been provided to the Nursing fraternity.
“Several of our clinical staff have also been supported in the completion of post graduate training in nursing to meet the demands of the health care environment and I refer to the introduction of the generic and post register Bachelor of Science degrees in Nursing and Midwifery now being offered at the Dominica State College,” Darroux said
He further disclosed that it is anticipated that the College will soon have the capacity to include other specialties to meet the demands of the health care environment.
Dr. Darroux also reaffirmed the continued commitment of the Ministry of Health in its efforts to developing the nursing service.
“I also wish to assure you that on completion of our New National Hospital and with the anticipated state of the art facilities, technology and equipment your working conditions will be significantly improved,” he said.
Talk is just talk, put your money where your mouth is. It would be nice if you recognize there hard work with a 15 % increase in salary instead of the 000% that your government offered them. wicked people.
pay them better
We and our children will continue to pray until the God that we serve Deliver us from this ONE MAN CORRUPT GOVERNMENT and his friends because while he and his friends BELLIES are full our children are CRYING out LOUDLY because their BELLIES are EMPTY. Darroux your BELLY is FULL BUT THE NURSES BELLIES ARE EMPTY. The nurses cannot full their bellies with speeches. PAY THEM PROPERLY FOR THEIR HARD WORK.
Again another political circus. Florence Nightengal wasn’t paid. Dominicans use anything or occasion to air out their dirty political laundry. SORRY A.. politicians.
When a sick comes to the PMH the nurses should ask whether they are a laborite or not. If laborite, then put them on hold. Let them feel the system they support.
If nurses are paid USD$800.00 how much are Drs. are paid?
Thank God for nurses! The work they do is so necessary … thank you so much for your service to this nation. Like every teacher, fireman, police, doctor … your pay does not reflect your hard work! Thank you..
Dominica is losing nurses at an alarming rate….Pay Nurses well, ’cause in the long run DA health services will be affected when they all leave the shores..NOT Good.!!
The real Dominican heroes…our nurses….respect to you all…Mr. Darroux, I hope they will get new and modern tools to do their work when the new building is open. A little salary increase will also help.
pay them with the CBI money
Pay them
Talk is cheap Dr. Darroux, recognizing hard work in a speech only is a WASTE ……. This is not taking care of all the unpaid bills of the nurses.
Give the nurses their INCREASE in SALARIES that is the only way you can reward HARD WORK in this poverty stricken Dominica.
OK good speech. What about their pay and free treatment at the hospital where they work? That’s what I want for the nurses of my country. Thank you
So what happen to the Nurse of the year ? Did they forget to congratulate her /him.
Nice words for the nurses.
Please pay them more . $800.00 US. , is not enough per month .
They work the hardest ,for less pay .
Enough of the sweet speeches , action speaks louder than words , PAY THEM BETTER .
I say 5,000.00 US a month .
That’s what the others in region gets .. some even more .
Nice! Continue working hard!
Being a nurse is challenging but very rewarding. Give them the credit and praise, they go through a lot. They deserve recognition! Kudos to them.
Great job angels. Sir it’s very nice for you to acknowledge these dedicated health professionals. We know in all profession there are those who goes beyond the call of duty, to those individuals kudos.
Kenneth, so glad you recognize their hard work. Now pay them properly!
Look it u all serious with that kind of services smfh