The Uganda DAISY Awards: What went wrong
Photo courtersy of URN The Global Nursing Fraternity celebrated International Nurses Week last week, Friday 6th - Thursday 12th May, culminating in a busy and joyous celebration on 12th May. The date is special because it is the birthday of Florence Nightingale – considered the mother of Nursing; although equally significant contributions to the early profession by Mary Seacole (of black descent) have recently come to light. Their mission to Crimea, and the care they offered the soldiers in the war, saved lives and gave birth to our noble profession. The nurses’ week is therefore used to celebrate and recognise the contribution of the largest health workforce to health systems, leadership, and our communities. But it has not always been like this. The first proposal to mark the celebration of Nurses Day was presented to President Eisenhower (USA) in 1953. The following year, National Nurses week was observed from October 11 -16, marking the 100th anniver