12/05/2026
Event organized to mark International Nurses Day
Date: May 12, 2026
A cake cutting ceremony was organized in the Haider Hall in connection with the International Nurses Day.
The event was organized to highlight and mark the contribution of nurses they make to healthcare system and the society.
The event brought together hospital leadership, nursing faculty and frontline healthcare staff to recognize the professionals who serve as the backbone of patient care.
The ceremony was attended by distinguished guests including Hospital Director MMC Brig (Retd) Dr. Muhammad Abrar Khan, Medical Director Prof. Dr. Muhammad Said, Acting Nursing Director Mr. Noor Zada, Principal CNM Prof. Dr. Shaeir khan, Ex-Member of Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery council and Patron in chief YNA Kp Mr. Fazle Maula , Manager Administration and Facility Dr. Rohail Hayat, Principal of Govt Nursing College Mardan Mrs. Nazia and Manager IT Mohsin Ali, alongside various nursing in-charges, Registered Nurse Officers, Trainee Nurse officers and student Nurses .
Addressing the gathering, Acting Nursing Director Noor Zada said that the day serves as a global tribute to the nursing workforce. He said that nursing day is celebrated on the birthday of Florence Nightingale (May 12, 1820 – August 13, 1910). He said that Florence Nightingale was a celebrated social reformer and the founder of modern nursing and became known while taking care of the wounded soldiers during the Crimean War.
Noor Zada described nurses as the silent strength of the healthcare system, noting that their commitment to serving ailing humanity is a noble calling of immense importance.
Medical Director Prof. Dr. Muhammad Said reflected on the historical roots of the profession, reminding the audience that the tradition of nursing is deeply embedded in Islamic history, where women played a crucial role in caring for the injured during wartime.
He encouraged the staff to view their service through a spiritual lens, seeking excellence in their duties for the reward of the hereafter. Prof. Dr Muhammad Said also commended the MMC nursing staff for their consistent punctuality and strict adherence to professional dress codes.
Hospital Director Brig (Retd) Dr. Muhammad Abrar Khan spoke on the critical impact of soft skills in clinical settings. He highlighted that the attitude of a nurse represents the public face of a healthcare facility.
The HD remarked that while technical skill is essential, a humble and polite demeanor is what truly leaves a lasting impression on patients. He urged the nursing staff to maintain a compassionate and patient-centric approach in all their interactions.
The event concluded with the ceremonial slicing of the cake by the guests of honor. In a gesture of appreciation for excellence in service and organization, shields and certificates were distributed to the event organizers and the best-performing Nurse Officers, marking a successful celebration of the profession’s enduring legacy.
