The Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Ziauddin University Karachi, celebrated International Nurses Day 2026 under the theme “Our Nurses, Our Future: Empowered Nurses Save Lives.”
ZU celebrates International Nurses Day with focus on empowering nurses
KARACHI, May 12 (APP): The Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Ziauddin University Karachi, celebrated International Nurses Day 2026 under the theme “Our Nurses, Our Future: Empowered Nurses Save Lives.”
The event brought together healthcare professionals, educators, nursing leaders, and students to acknowledge the remarkable contributions of nurses and midwives toward strengthening healthcare systems and patient care.
The event was aimed to highlight the role of nurses in delivering compassionate and quality healthcare while paying tribute to Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.
On this occasion, addressing the audience, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ali Shaikh, Vice Chancellor of Ziauddin University, stated that the healthcare systems could not be imagined without nurses. When a patient reached a hospital, the first face of humanity they often encounter was that of a nurse, bringing comfort, care, and empathy during difficult moments.
Deputy Director at the Directorate of Nursing Sindh, Fakhrunnisa, said Nursing offered opportunities through three dimensions: profession, passion, and worship. It was a field that not only built careers but also served humanity with compassion and sincerity.
Sharing an online message, José Luis Cobos, President of the International Council of Nurses, emphasized that empowering nurses meant ensuring safe working environments, recognizing their expertise, and strengthening their role in healthcare leadership and decision-making.
Speaking at the ceremony, Tushnamaity Patel, CEO, Al-Hamd International Container Terminal (Pvt) Ltd (AICT) and Pakistan’s first female rally race driver, remarked that the theme was not merely a slogan but a reality witnessed throughout the years.
Highlighting the significance of International Nurses Day 2026, Prof. Dr. Sumaira Khowaja-Punjwani, Principal, Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery, Ziauddin University spoke about the increasing demand for nurses and midwives and the critical role they played in preventing medical tragedies through timely and skilled care.
Welcoming the participants, Dr. Pamela Marshall, Dean, noted that empowering nurses through education, research, and collaboration was essential now more than ever and reflected what could be achieved through meaningful partnerships.
The event also featured an engaging panel discussion with distinguished panelists.The discussion emphasized upon the importance of nursing leadership, education, workforce empowerment, and compassionate care in addressing modern healthcare challenges.
The ceremony concluded with a lamp-lighting ceremony and oath-taking session, symbolizing compassion, dedication, and commitment to the noble nursing profession.
