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In pictures: Harpur Nursing School, Egypt

Every June a new cohort of students from Harpur Memorial Nursing School in Menouf, Egypt, finish their second year of study and graduate – adding new highly-trained nurses to Menouf’s medical arsenal. The images below, taken by David Uttley, capture something of their journey towards graduation.

The twelve students are the nursing school’s second graduating class, and have all successfully completed a two-year course of study. The graduation was an important opportunity to celebrate their hard work, together with their families and the school staff. Also in attendance were the hospital’s Medical Director, Dr. Samir, and the new Anglican Archbishop for the Horn of Africa and Egypt, Archbishop Sami Fawzy.
The twelve students are the nursing school’s second graduating class, and have all successfully completed a two-year course of study. The graduation was an important opportunity to celebrate their hard work, together with their families and the school staff. Also in attendance were the hospital’s Medical Director, Dr. Samir, and the new Anglican Archbishop for the Horn of Africa and Egypt, Archbishop Sami Fawzy.
During the ceremony, each graduate had a Harpur Memorial Nursing School pinned to their white nurse’s coat and received a certificate from the hospital and the Anglican diocese. After graduation they all enjoyed a well-earned break until 1 July when they began full-time employment at Harpur Hospital, using their new knowledge and skills to ensure all patients are cared for with compassion and skill.
During the ceremony, each graduate had a Harpur Memorial Nursing School pinned to their white nurse’s coat and received a certificate from the hospital and the Anglican diocese. After graduation they all enjoyed a well-earned break until 1 July when they began full-time employment at Harpur Hospital, using their new knowledge and skills to ensure all patients are cared for with compassion and skill.
Graduate Eman Fawzy was elected by the students to speak at the graduation ceremony. In her speech, she urged her fellow classmates to encourage one another, work as a team, and always look at the patient through the lens of Jesus – as mind, body, soul, and spirit.
Graduate Eman Fawzy was elected by the students to speak at the graduation ceremony. In her speech, she urged her fellow classmates to encourage one another, work as a team, and always look at the patient through the lens of Jesus – as mind, body, soul, and spirit.
The work of the nursing school doesn’t conclude with graduation, and so as one class moves on, the staff prepare to welcome a new cohort. On 16th August, another twelve students will begin their studies.
The work of the nursing school doesn’t conclude with graduation, and so as one class moves on, the staff prepare to welcome a new cohort. In August, another twelve students will begin their studies.
All of the new cohort have been recruited from within the existing hospital team, as many nurses in Egypt have not received formal training before starting work. In this way the hospital is investing in its staff and gradually raising the level of care to be consistent throughout the nursing team.
All of the new cohort have been recruited from within the existing hospital team, as many nurses in Egypt have not received formal training before starting work. In this way the hospital is investing in its staff and gradually raising the level of care to be consistent throughout the nursing team.
Please join us in praying for these new students as they embark on their studies, and for the graduates as they apply all they’ve learned on the hospital wards.
Please join us in praying for these new students as they embark on their studies, and for the graduates as they apply all they’ve learned on the hospital wards.
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Images by David Uttley at Compelling Story

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  1. Eileen Wetherell
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    Congratulations!

  2. Steven Abram
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    This is wonderful and congratulations to all who graduated.

  3. Sue Guymer
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    So encouraging to hear this good news; many congratulations!

  4. Brian McGucken
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    Delighted that that Harpur Memorial continues to provide this training to ensure the highest level of care for the patients. Congratulations to all the new graduates. May God bless you each one. Brian McGucken

  5. Margaret Fisher
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    Congratulations to you all. As a former nurse tutor and a nurse all my life, We need nurses everywhere trained to a high level to give care with compassion. You will never forget your experience. Your base training is only the beginning. Although hard work and blood sweat and tears. You will reap friendships that last and the satisfaction that you had great experience to care.

  6. Heather Walker
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    Congratulations. Wonderful achievement.

  7. Hilary Pollard
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    Congratulations to the students and the training staff.
    God bless you all as you seek to serveHim by serving your fellows.

  8. Helen
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    What a great story this is. Many, many congratulations to you all.

  9. Sarah Ann Jemison
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    Congratulations to you all!

  10. Grace Kwabla-Oklikah
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    Wonderful. Many congratulations

  11. Sue Watson
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    Well done everyone! Keep going in faith and hope…
    Sue Watson

  12. Val Bogle
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    So wonderful to read of the dedication and hard work of both the students and the staff who train them.
    Congratulations and praying for you all

  13. Marina O’Callaghan
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    Many congratulations to the newly-qualified nurses and good luck to those starting the course. I hope the newly qualified nurses find happiness and a sense of self-fulfilment doing their vital jobs. Let the Lord pour his grace upon them. God bless.

  14. Julia Rudebeck
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    These nurses will be such a blessing for all those they care for. Praise. The Lord.

  15. Shirley May Pearce
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    Well done to you all. You will be a blessing to others for years to come. I wish you all a most enriching career, and may God keep you safe.

    Shirley Pearce

  16. Maggie Elkington
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    Congratulations to you all. You will always be remembered in my prayers, and Embrace. We praise God for this wonderful development 🙏X

  17. MrsA Rossiter
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    Congratulations to you all, such good role models, enjoy your career, so many patients will be very grateful for your dedication. Shall continue to pray for you!
    Ann Rossiter

  18. Ian
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    May God bless you all as you tend to those in need