A section of nurses from Nyahururu, Nyandarua County have lauded ongoing International Nurses week citing it being an avenue to advocate and sensitize the public on immense contribution of nurses in health care promotion.

While speaking at ACK Christ the King Cathedral, Nyahururu during thanksgiving, Ms.Dorcas Njuguna who spoke on behalf of the team said the nurses' week recognizes the immense impact nurses and midwives have on individuals and community in health promotion, disease prevention and delivery of community health care.

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Njuguna also pointed out the week provides an avenue to advocate for the life and wellbeing of the nurses and midwives. "This is the week we celebrate the nurses as well as advocating for their lives and wellbeing to ensure they have resources and support they need to provide quality health care, "noted Ms.