Nurse Uniform presentation: Kayah State CM delivered the opening speech

The Loikaw Nursing and Midwifery Training School held a ceremony to mark the nurse uniform presentation, as well as to present academic excellence awards for the 31st Batch of the 3-Year Diploma in Nursing and Midwifery Training at the school's assembly hall in the morning on June 11.

At the event, Kayah State Chief Minister U Zaw Myo Tin delivered an opening speech, encouraging students to diligently study both theoretical and practical aspects of nursing and medical sciences to become exemplary public-serving nurses who can contribute to the improvement of the healthcare standards in the state and the country.

Following his speech, the Chief Minister presented financial support and allowances including rice, cooking oil, and daily meal allowances for the academic year to the school’s deputy principal and students for their multi-purpose use.

He then presented awards to students who achieved first, second, and third places in academic performance, as well as those who excelled in multiple areas for the third year of the 2024 academic session.

Next, State Ministers presented academic excellence awards to outstanding students from the second year (2024 academic year) and first year (2025 academic year).

Deputy Principal Daw Mar Mar Swe from the training school gave an explanation about the nurse uniform presentation, after which the deputy principal and the Chief nursing officer formally presented the white coats and caps to the students.

After receiving the symbolic nursing attire, the students took the nursing oath of allegiance, and entertained the audience with songs and dances. The State Government Secretary presented cash awards to the performance groups as a token of appreciation.

The event continued with the Chief Minister and officials taking group photos with the first-year students, interacting warmly and offering encouragement.

After that, they toured the school campus, including dormitories, classrooms, administrative offices, and the dining hall, coordinating with relevant officials regarding any needs or improvements. They concluded the event by sharing a celebratory lunch with the students in the dining hall.