President's message on International Nurses Day |12 May 2026

‘Continue serving with compassion, courage and humanity’

“Few moments in life leave as lasting an impression on us as the care and compassion shown by a nurse during times of fear, uncertainty or pain. Many of us can recall a moment when a nurse offered not only medical care, but also comfort, reassurance and hope to ourselves or to someone we deeply love. It is often in those difficult moments that the humanity, dedication and quiet strength of nurses are felt most profoundly.

“Today, on the occasion of International Nurses' Day, I invite all Seychellois to recognise, once again, the exceptional work that nurses do in our health system, in our communities and within families to promote health, protect human life and restore the health and dignity of the sick and the vulnerable.

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