Appointment Letters Presentation: MOH UM presented appointment letters to new nurses

A ceremony to present appointment letters to new nurses who have obtained Bachelor of Nursing Science (Regular) degrees from the Ministry of Health, assigning them as civil servants, was held on March 11 at the Multipurpose Hall of the Midwifery Training School in Nay Pyi Taw.

The event was attended by the Union Minister for Health, Professor Dr. Thet Khaing Win, who delivered an opening address. In his address, the Union Minister expressed his desire that the nurses receiving their appointments today will adhere to professional ethics when providing healthcare services to the public at their respective duty stations. He encouraged them to strive to earn the trust and confidence of the people in their profession. Following this, the Chairperson of the Myanmar Nursing and Midwifery Council, Daw Nwe Nwe Khin, delivered a speech.

The Union Minister then presented appointment letters to two new graduate nurses representing the University of Nursing (Yangon) and the University of Nursing (Mandalay) who have obtained Bachelor of Nursing Science (Regular) degrees. One new graduate nurse expressed words of gratitude.

During the ceremony, a total of 451 new graduate nurses from the University of Nursing (Yangon) and the University of Nursing (Mandalay) who have obtained Bachelor of Nursing Science (Regular) degrees were appointed. From 2021 to date, the Ministry of Health has appointed 898 new graduate nurses with Bachelor of Nursing Science degrees, 5,893 new graduate nurses with Diploma in Nursing, and 1,554 new graduate midwives. The Ministry of Health is planning to arrange for the appointment of 1,453 trainees who will complete the three-year Diploma in Nursing course in May 2026 as new graduate nurses.