Seventeen nurses from hospitals in Dar es Salaam and Coast regions have completed hands-on training in critical care nursing, strengthening their capacity to provide timely and quality services to critically ill patients.
The training, which focused on basic critical care nursing, equipped participants with practical skills to identify, assess and respond to life-threatening conditions at an early stage.
The programme is aimed at improving patient safety and treatment outcomes by strengthening nurses’ ability to apply critical care principles in their day-to-day work.
Speaking on behalf of the Director of Midwifery and Nursing Services at the closing ceremony, Head of the Surgery and Anaesthesia Department, Aneth Kaduma, said the training had enhanced the nurses’ ability to provide appropriate care to patients requiring specialised attention.
She said early recognition and management of life-threatening conditions were critical to improving outcomes among critically ill patients.
“The training has strengthened the nurses’ capacity to apply critical care principles and respond appropriately to conditions that may threaten a patient’s life,” Ms Kaduma said.
The training also sought to bridge practical skills gaps among nurses working in different health facilities, particularly in the management of patients requiring close monitoring and specialised care.
Some of the graduates said they would use the skills gained to improve services at their respective facilities and ensure patients receive safe, timely and quality nursing care.
The completion of the training adds to ongoing efforts to strengthen the capacity of healthcare workers and improve the quality of critical care services in Tanzania.
