SOUTHERN PROVINCE

MUHANGA—Thirty newly-graduated nurses in Kabgayi have made serious commitments to providing proper health services countrywide as a way of improving the future of Rwanda.

To the class of 2006, distinctions of excellence and medical certificates were hand out at College Sainte Marie Reine from Bishop Smaragde Mbonyintege of Kabgayi diocese.

The nurses say there is a need for change in the current approach towards medics and patients in the community, if there was any hope in achieving Vision 2020.

Graduat Brigette Uwamahoro said "We have received good training and it’s now our duty to provide better services in the medical sector today. Sick people in hospitals and health centres can be rest assured that caring medical attention will be provided.

Uwamahoro also noted that the profession was highly marketable and jobs easily obtained, but cautioned that nursing was not for everyone.

"Nursing is special and has to be guided by love of all people and it is important to be accompanied by personal commitment so as to touch many wounded hearts,” she said.

Bishop Mbonyintege told the graduates to work with commitment and self-sacrifice as way a rebuilding a new Rwandan society towards love and holiness.

"The diocese is proud of the new fruits of education projects built on culture, commitment and sacrifice. Education is a priority which needs everyone’s input, performance and contribution so as to bear fruits love in future.”

The Bishop also lauded the current students and teaching staff for promoting a culture of discipline and excellence and promised continued support.

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