Story by Aifheli Mudau
SECURITY forces have been implored to adhere to professional standards and ethics as the Second Republic continues to gain ground in fighting the drug and substance scourge and improve health service delivery.
150 health practitioners drawn from different security service sectors that include the Zimbabwe National Army, Air Force of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe Republic Police and the Zimbabwe Prisons and Correctional Service graduated at Health Service Training School Imbizo Barracks in Bulawayo this weekend after completing four different courses.
The courses include General Nursing, State Certified Traumatology, Environmental Health Technician and Medical Assistants Class three.
Guest of honour at the graduation ceremony, Chief of Staff Administration, Staff Major General Asher Walter Tapfumaneyi encouraged the graduates to be Professional in the discharge of their duties.
“Let there be no room for dishonesty, as it puts the lives of your fellow servicemen and women in danger. Therefore, adhere to professional standards and ethics. You are strongly warned to desist from acts of dishonesty, as stern disciplinary action will be taken against offenders.
“You must embrace the National Development Strategy, which advocates for health and well-being as one of the priority areas requiring special attention by various players. Take note that health is a fundamental human right in terms of the Constitution of Zimbabwe. Hence, there is a need for health practitioners to provide improved health care, which is central to our economy. We need a knowledgeable and skilled health workforce,” he said.
The graduating group consisted of 49 females and 101 males.
