MNU Thinadhoo Campus held its Nursing Awarding and Oath-Taking Ceremony on 5 November 2026, recognising the academic achievements of nursing students and marking an important professional milestone for students preparing to serve in the healthcare sector.

During the ceremony, 27 nursing students took their professional oath, formally affirming their commitment to ethical practice, professional responsibility, and compassionate patient care. The oath was administered by the Chief Magistrate of G.Dh. Faresmaathodaa Magistrate Court, Al-Ustaz Mohamed Fazeeh, reinforcing the significance of the professional responsibilities undertaken by future nurses.

The ceremony also recognised students who demonstrated outstanding academic performance. Aminath Fiunaa Ameeth, Aminath Shiman Mohamed, and Fathimath Dhainaa Igbaal, Bachelor of Nursing students, received the Dean’s Award. Aishath Shaba Shimhad and Hawwa Shaiha Shaheem, Advanced Certificate in Nursing students, received the School of Nursing Achiever Award in recognition of their academic performance and dedication.

The ceremony was graced by Dr. Aminath Shafiya, Dean of the School of Nursing, as Chief Guest. The event was also attended by the Mayor and Deputy Mayor of Thinadhoo City, President of the Women’s Development Committee, Nursing Director, school heads, nurse in-charges, external lecturers, MNU lecturers, staff, and invited representatives from the community.

The event provided an opportunity to celebrate academic excellence while reinforcing the values of professional ethics, responsibility, competence, compassionate care, and lifelong professional development. It also highlighted the important role of nursing education in preparing a skilled healthcare workforce capable of responding to the evolving health needs of communities.

The initiative contributes directly to SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being, particularly Target 3.c, which calls for strengthening the recruitment, development, training, and retention of the health workforce. By preparing qualified nursing professionals and formally reinforcing their professional responsibilities, MNU contributes to strengthening the healthcare workforce. It also supports Target 3.8, which focuses on access to quality essential healthcare services, through the preparation of competent professionals who will contribute to safe and quality patient care.

The ceremony also contributes to SDG 4: Quality Education, particularly Target 4.3, which promotes equal access to quality technical, vocational, and tertiary education, and Target 4.4, which focuses on increasing the number of people with relevant skills for employment and professional life. Recognition through the Dean’s Award and School of Nursing Achiever Award further promotes academic motivation, excellence, and continued learning.

The professional preparation of nursing students further supports SDG 8: Decent Work and Economic Growth, particularly Target 8.5, which promotes productive employment and decent work. By developing professional competence, ethical responsibility, and workplace readiness, nursing education prepares graduates to contribute effectively to the health workforce.

The participation of healthcare leaders, local government representatives, educational institutions, external lecturers, and community stakeholders also supports SDG 17: Partnerships for the Goals, particularly Target 17.17, which encourages effective public, public-private, and civil society partnerships. Their participation reflects the collaborative approach required to strengthen healthcare education and professional development in the region.

Through the Nursing Awarding and Oath-Taking Ceremony, MNU Thinadhoo Campus continues to recognise academic excellence while preparing nursing students to enter the profession with competence, integrity, compassion, and a strong commitment to quality healthcare.

MNU Thinadhoo Campus extends its appreciation to the School of Nursing, Chief Guest, Chief Magistrate, invited guests, healthcare and community partners, lecturers, staff, students, and everyone who contributed to making the ceremony a meaningful and memorable occasion.