TEHRAN – National Nurses Week will be held across the country from October 24th to 30th under the theme “The Heart of a Nurse, Iran”.
Various national programs will be held during this week. The main purpose of this event is to recognize hard-working nurses, promote their scientific knowledge and motivate them to serve patients better.
Focus on a specific topic each day of the week.
October 24th (Friday) “Nurses and physical and mental health”
Saturday, October 25th “Nursing, Sacrifice, and Martyrdom”
Sunday, October 26th “Nursing/Science/Research”
Monday, October 27, “Nurses Demonstrate Knowledge and Service at the Bedside.” This day is National Nurses Day and coincides with the birth anniversary of Hazrat Zeinab (SA). This day is celebrated every year in the fifth month of Jumada al-Awwal (the fifth lunar month of the Islamic calendar).
October 28th (Tuesday) “Nursing, Praising Senior Nurses”
Wednesday, October 29th “Community-based nursing that promotes public health”
October 30th (Thursday) “Supporting families and nursing care communities”
International Day of Nursing (IND) is celebrated every year on May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale’s birth.
Building on the success of the 2024 IND theme ‘The Economics of Care’, the 2025 theme has shifted its focus to the health and well-being of nurses. This theme emphasized the critical role a healthy nursing workforce plays in strengthening economies, improving health systems, and ensuring better outcomes for communities around the world.
President awards nurses
In November 2024, President Masoud Pezeshkian emphasized the important role of medical professionals in the country, emphasizing a commitment to equity and support for vulnerable populations.
He made the remarks while speaking at a ceremony celebrating the contributions of nurses.
In his speech, Mr. Pezeshkian emphasized teamwork and collective responsibility and emphasized the importance of taking an informed and scientific approach to national problems.
“We are all one team. Together we can make progress,” he said. The Prime Minister thanked nurses and other health workers for their work and acknowledged their role in improving the welfare of the nation.
The president used the event to articulate his vision for social justice, particularly in the health sector, and pledged government support for those who are often overlooked.
“We are committed to increasing equity in our educational institutions, especially for disadvantaged populations,” Pezeshkian said.
Our duty is to ensure that resources and attention go to those most at risk. He emphasized that poor and underserved people are at higher risk of illness and death. “These people are often invisible and unheard.
They lack resources and education, and it is the responsibility of the government, especially through the Ministry of Health, to prioritize their needs over those with money and influence,” he explained.
Mr. Pezeshkian emphasized that the government’s mission is not only to identify these problems, but also to work diligently towards their solutions. “We are focused on equity and supporting the underprivileged,” he said.
“Within the limits of our resources, we are working collaboratively with the health sector to address the challenges facing these communities.”
Through his speech, President Pezeshkian reaffirmed his commitment to serve the Iranian people and address the country’s pressing issues with a focus on fairness, transparency, and social justice.
MT/MG