May 12 — International Nurses and Midwives Day
Monday, 12 May 2025May 12 is celebrated worldwide as International Nurses and Midwives Day — a holiday honoring those who provide invaluable assistance to patients every day, offering care, attention, and the warmth of human kindness. This date is associated with the birthday of Florence Nightingale — the founder of the modern nursing system, whose contribution to the development of medicine is recognized around the world.
Nurses and midwives are reliable assistants to doctors and true angels for patients. Their work requires not only high professional training, but also emotional resilience, compassion, patience, and humanity. They accompany people from birth to their last days, participating in all stages of treatment and recovery — often being the first to come to help.
In Belarus, this profession is rightly considered one of the most significant and respected. Today, tens of thousands of nurses and midwives work in the country's healthcare system, making a huge contribution to preserving and strengthening the nation's health. Their work is essential and irreplaceable, especially in the face of modern challenges faced by healthcare.
On this day, ceremonial events take place in all regions of the country, gratitude and awards are presented, and words of appreciation are expressed to those who have chosen the path of serving people.
We sincerely thank you for your professionalism, compassion, and dedication. May your work be duly appreciated, and may each day bring joy, respect, and confidence in the future!