Hospital Authority Celebrates International Nurses Day, Honoring Dedication and Professional Development in Nursing

Protecting lives with love, carrying forward the spirit of nursing professionalism

The following is issued on behalf of the Hospital Authority:

Today (May 12) marks the annual International Nurses Day. Public hospitals of the Hospital Authority (HA) have recently organised various celebration activities to recognise and pay tribute to nursing colleagues for their unwavering dedication to safeguarding the public health. The HA also encourages colleagues to uphold and carry forward the spirit of Nightingale to provide high-quality and holistic care through professionalism and compassion.

The International Council of Nurses has designated May 12 as International Nurses Day every year, a day when nursing organisations around the world come together to discuss the future direction of the nursing profession. The HA has always placed great importance on the development of nursing profession. In addition to continually refining career pathways for the nursing staff, the HA also provides nursing colleagues with diverse training opportunities. The HA also attaches great importance to the well-being of nurses, and is committed to creating a supportive environment for their professional development.

Today (May 12) marks the annual International Nurses Day. Public hospitals of the Hospital Authority have recently organised various celebration activities. Prince of Wales Hospital held a celebration event for the International Nurses Day to pay tribute to their dedicated nursing colleagues and encouraged them to continue upholding the spirit of Nightingale in providing professional and compassionate nursing care for the public. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Today (May 12) marks the annual International Nurses Day. Public hospitals of the Hospital Authority have recently organised various celebration activities. Queen Mary Hospital set up exhibition booth to showcase the nursing team's service highlights and achievements from the past year. The event also included a thank-you card message area and digital message board, allowing the public to express their gratitude and encouragement to the nurses and take memorable pictures. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Today (May 12) marks the annual International Nurses Day. Public hospitals of the Hospital Authority have recently organised various celebration activities. Caritas Medical Centre (CMC) held a celebration event under the theme of "Solidarity and Wellness in CMC". Colleagues from various departments at CMC contributed over 1 000 creative puzzle pieces, joining them together during the event day to create a massive artwork. This collaborative artwork symbolises their team spirit and determination to safeguard the health of the public. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

Today (May 12) marks the annual International Nurses Day. Public hospitals of the Hospital Authority have recently organised various celebration activities. Caritas Medical Centre (CMC) held a celebration event under the theme of "Solidarity and Wellness in CMC". Colleagues from various departments at CMC contributed over 1 000 creative puzzle pieces, joining them together during the event day to create a massive artwork. This collaborative artwork symbolises their team spirit and determination to safeguard the health of the public. Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SCST witnesses signing of MOU between Hong Kong and Bordeaux on wine and food tourism promotion

The Secretary for Culture, Sports and Tourism, Miss Rosanna Law, accompanied by the Chairman of the Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB), Dr Peter Lam, yesterday (May 11, Bordeaux time) witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Wine and Food Tourism Promotion between the HKTB and the Conseil Interprofessionnel du Vin de Bordeaux (CIVB).

Before the signing of the MOU, Miss Law and Dr Lam met with the Mayor of Bordeaux, Mr Thomas Cazenave; the Vice President of the CIVB, Mr Philippe Tapie; and the Deputy Mayor of Bordeaux and President of the Bordeaux Tourism and Conventions Office, Mr Fabien Robert, to exchange views on strengthening cultural and gastronomic promotion ties. They jointly witnessed the signing of the Memorandum of Understanding on Wine and Food Tourism Promotion between the HKTB and the CIVB to facilitate collaboration in the promotion of fine wine and food.

"Following my official visit last year, I am delighted to be back in the world capital of wine to further strengthen the enduring ties between Hong Kong and France," Miss Law said.

Miss Law also commented that the strong ties built with the CIVB and other key Bordeaux partners, together with the leadership of the Chairman of the HKTB, Dr Lam, and the Executive Director, Mr Anthony Lau, had made the Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival held in October last year a resounding success, attracting over 160 000 attendees during the four-day festival.

Miss Law and Dr Lam earlier visited Villa Primrose, home to the BNP Paribas Primrose International Tennis Tournament, which runs from May 11 to 17. Beyond its sporting competitions, the tournament has become a major highlight of Bordeaux's events, attracting visitors worldwide by offering a wide range of activities at the century-old Villa Primrose during the competition period.

On May 10 (Bordeaux time), Miss Law and Dr Lam visited the Bassins des Lumières. Opened in 2020 in Bordeaux, this world's largest digital art centre is housed within a vast former World War II submarine base. It features immersive 360-degree digital exhibitions, where art is projected onto concrete walls and reflected in the water of four gigantic basins. Visitors walk across footbridges or sit on the bleachers to watch masterpieces by artists such as Monet, Matisse, Frida Kahlo and Salvador Dalí set to music.

Miss Law will continue her visit to Bordeaux on May 12 (Bordeaux time).

SCST witnesses signing of MOU between Hong Kong and Bordeaux on wine and food tourism promotion Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SCST witnesses signing of MOU between Hong Kong and Bordeaux on wine and food tourism promotion Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SCST witnesses signing of MOU between Hong Kong and Bordeaux on wine and food tourism promotion Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases

SCST witnesses signing of MOU between Hong Kong and Bordeaux on wine and food tourism promotion Source: HKSAR Government Press Releases