May I take this opportunity to congratulate the Federation of Indian Nurses, Qatar for bringing all the Indian nurses under one umbrella. You form one of the largest group of healthcare professionals here in Qatar and likewise in most of the countries. I was touched by the way this organization has come out and pledged your support, both monitory and in person during the recent floods in South India. This shows the commitment of nurses to the community. Years ago, a general misconception existed that the profession of nursing revolved around sponge baths and bedpans. Generally, today’s public is more educated about the important role nurses play in the medical community. Amidst the need to improve health care delivery and sustain a better living for the people, the role of nurses has become multi-dimensional. Not only are they performing their typical duties in hospitals, caring for their patients and managing essential tasks, they are also playing a role in promoting health care awareness among different segments of the society. While the doctors focus on diagnosing diseases and treating them, nurses are educating the patients about related issues and teach them how to take better care of themselves. As a doctor, you start your independent practice as an intern and your best teachers are the nurses you work with. This is my personal experience in Calicut Medical college during my internship. More than that nurses help families learn to become healthy by helping them understand the range of emotional, physical, mental and cultural experiences they encounter during health and illness. Nursing is an honorable profession which has now diversified into different specialties, and nurses are the heart and soul of the healthcare system. Wishing the Federation of Indian Nurses, Qatar all the very best in all the future endeavor and extending my whole-hearted support.

I am very happy to know that the Federation of Indian Nurses in Qatar is planning to publish a newsletter among the nurse fraternity from India in Qatar. Nurses from India are spread across the globe and havenvery high reputation in providing excellent nursing care. With about 6000 nurses working with us in India and abroad, we are thankful and proud of the Indian Nurses. We also have the previlage to run two nursing collages attached to Aster MIMS Calicut and DM MIMS Medical College, Wayanad and train the future generation of nurses. I am very happy to know that there are about 100 nurses from Aster MIMS in Qatar now. I am proud to know that the nurses from Aster MIMS is preferred in view of the ir excellent training. I wish the federation of Indian Nurses in Qatar all the best and hope that you will uphold the banner of Indian nurses in Qatar

The Federation of Indian Nurses in Qatar is a very welcome initiative. The tradition of nursing in India stretches back for millennia, of course, and the establishment of what we recognise as ‘Professional Nursing’ developed hand in hand with the Western model from the mid 19th century. Indian Nurses are valued internationally for their educational preparation, their experience and their commitment to patient care. I’m very pleased to have had the opportunity to work with many thousands of Indian Nurses at Hamad Medical Corporation. It is safe to say that they are vital to the continued success and development of Nursing in Qatar. The FINQ will undoubtedly support both their membership, but also the population of Qatar in providing safe, effective care The strength of individual Nurses is considerable, but when we come together that strength is multiplied, and I am sure the FINQ will be a major force for good in Nursing in Qatar for years to come. I wish them the best of luck, and will always be happy to lend my help and support to the Federation

As you work to acheive your goals and aspirations as a team, push to keep moving forward. First, you have to beleive that each one of you is unique and having different capabilities. Start where you stand nowand work closely as there will be obstacles, pitfalls and some doubts in beetween. However with your team’s courage , unity and hard work we are very certain that this is just the beginning of your journey for more success in your organization. We the Philippine Nurses Association Qatar would like to congratulate the pillars of “Federation of Indian Nurses in Qatar” spearheaded by Mr. Bejoy Chacko the pioneering president of the organization. All of you have contributed to the success of the organization. You wonderfully made it!!! Rest assured that PNAQ will be happy to join in line activities in the near future.