Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro served as guest of honor and speaker during the 90th Founding Anniversary celebration of the Philippine Nurses Association (PNA) Cebu Chapter, its Annual General Assembly, and the 6th Region 7 Innovation & Scientific Engagement (RISE) Award held in Cebu City on August 8.
The gathering brought together members of the nursing community to celebrate nine decades of service, leadership, innovation, and commitment to patient care.
The event carried the theme, “Our Nurses, Our Future: Empowered Nurses Save Lives,” highlighting the vital role of nurses in strengthening healthcare systems and ensuring quality care for patients and communities.
The celebration also provided an opportunity for nursing professionals to recognize achievements and innovations within the profession through the Region 7 Innovation & Scientific Engagement Awards.
As guest of honor and speaker, Gov. Baricuatro joined nursing professionals in recognizing the significant contributions of nurses to Cebu’s healthcare sector.
The governor has placed strengthening public healthcare among the priorities of her administration, including efforts to improve provincial hospitals, expand access to medical services, and develop the healthcare workforce.
The 90th anniversary celebration of the PNA Cebu Chapter served as a reminder of the profession’s enduring contribution to the health and well-being of Cebuanos, while also highlighting the importance of empowering the next generation of nurses to meet the evolving needs of the healthcare sector.
(Capitol PIO, Photos by FE)
