Strengthening the Nursing Profession: A Call to Action from the Order of Nurses of Mozambique
President Daniel Chapo met with the Order of Nurses of Mozambique representatives to discuss challenges in the nursing profession. OEMo president Maria Lourenço presented requests including expedited processing of nursing documentation and support for the establishment of a Higher School of Nursing Sciences. The dialogue aims to enhance nursing standards and improve healthcare services in Mozambique.
On September 25, 2023, President Daniel Chapo of Mozambique convened a meeting with representatives of the Order of Nurses of Mozambique (OEMo) to address the significant challenges within the nursing profession and explore potential solutions for fortifying it. During this discourse, OEMo president Maria Acácia Ernesto Lourenço articulated several requests aimed at garnering government support for crucial documentation required in the nursing field.
Established in 2017, OEMo is currently navigating its second term, with responsibilities encompassing the regulation of nursing practice and education. Maria Lourenço highlighted various obstacles, particularly the delays in sanctioning the reformed statutes intended to align the institution’s competencies with contemporary professional demands. This process is contingent upon the approvals from the Ministry of Health, the Council of Ministers, and ultimately, the Assembly of the Republic.
Lourenço further emphasized the urgency of expediting the Nursing Professional Statute’s processing, which is designed to elevate the dignity and recognition of nursing as a profession. She appealed to the President for assistance in accelerating this critical process. Additionally, OEMo underscored the necessity of establishing the first Higher School of Nursing Sciences, a project initiated in 2022. Lourenço asserts that acknowledging nursing as an independent science, separate from medicine, is essential for enhancing research and innovation in healthcare.
“We believe that having our own school will allow for the development of research that can result in improvements in the quality of care provided to the Mozambican population,” stated Lourenço. The meeting underscored the necessity of fostering dialogue between the government and OEMo, which is pivotal for enhancing nursing standards, improving professional working conditions, and ultimately elevating health services for the populace.
In conclusion, the meeting between President Daniel Chapo and the Order of Nurses of Mozambique highlighted pressing issues concerning the nursing profession. Maria Lourenço’s requests for government support revolve around expediting legal processes and endorsing the establishment of a dedicated nursing institution. Enhancing the healthcare system in Mozambique necessitates commitment to addressing these challenges and fostering dialogue between the government and nursing bodies.
Original Source: clubofmozambique.com
