By Frank Ulom
The National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives, NANNM, Cross River State Council, has called for massive employment of nurses as well as the upward review of retirement age for nurses in the state.
The call was made by Comr. Josephine Bassey, State Chairman of NANNM, at the NANNM Secretariat on Tuesday in Calabar, the state capital.
According to Nurse Bassey, “The shortage of nurses in many health facilities across Cross River State has continued to place enormous pressure on the few available personnel, leading to burnout, stress, and reduced efficiency.
“We, therefore, call on government at all levels to urgently embark on the mass employment of nurses and midwives to bridge the manpower gap, improve patient care, and reduce unemployment among qualified nursing professionals.”
The State Chairman said “NANNM strongly advocates for the immediate implementation of the approved upward review of retirement age for nurses and
