THE Ministry of Health has announced that 1,520 newly graduated nurses and 361 newly graduated midwives were appointed as civil servants in 2025.
Appointment letters were presented on 22 December to the new nurses completing the three-year nursing diploma course and the new midwives completing the two-year midwifery diploma course.
During the ceremony, the Union minister stated that when providing healthcare to the public, staff must not only be qualified and competent but must also strictly adhere to professional ethics, urging them to become dedicated professionals who can skilfully care for the public and to maintain a friendly manner when interacting with patients.
Furthermore, the chairperson of the Myanmar Nurse and Midwife Council addressed the graduates, advising them to comply with civil service rules and the specific rules and regulations of their respective hospitals while providing patient care in accordance with the eight-point nursing vow.
The Ministry of Health also noted that an additional 1,762 nurses are scheduled to be appointed in February and May of 2026. — MT/ZN
