SUVA, Aug. 20 (Xinhua) -- Climate change is becoming a major factor affecting the work of nurses in Fiji and the Pacific, a professor from the University of Technology Sydney said on Wednesday.
Professor Jill White told Fiji Broadcasting Corporation that nurses face great challenges in providing support during natural disasters, which have a significant impact on communities.
She said experts are trying to understand the challenges faced by health professionals so they can find ways to support them during difficult times.
The professor said nursing is not just about treating illness but also about making sure people get the help they need.
Deputy Director of Nursing at Labasa Hospital, Jone Natanu, said dedicated platforms will allow nurses to discuss their challenges openly.
Natanu added that they will hold more workshops to prepare healthcare workers to provide services and work effectively in any conditions. ■
