Protect nurses and midwives to build stronger Nations
Nurses are backbone of any healthcare system
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Media Source: The Tribune (Pakistan)
Date: 19 May 2025
In a recent op-ed, Aga Khan University (AKU) President Dr Sulaiman Shahabuddin writes nurses are frontline responders, educators, advocates and caregivers. And when they thrive, nations thrive. When they are supported, communities grow stronger. “When we invest in their future, we are investing in our own,” writes Dr…
In a recent op-ed, Aga Khan University (AKU) President Dr Sulaiman Shahabuddin writes nurses are frontline responders, educators, advocates and caregivers. And when they thrive, nations thrive. When they are supported, communities grow stronger. “When we invest in their future, we are investing in our own,” writes Dr Sulaiman. To put it simply: without nurses and midwives, there can be no healthy population. And without a healthy population, no country can sustain economic growth, social cohesion, or resilience in the face of crisis. Nurses and midwives are not just essential — they are indispensable. Their health and wellbeing should be a top national priority.