Nurse’s Kitchen Fridge | 2052

How do we care for those who care for us?

 Transformative primary health care for universal health coverage 

This Kitchen Fridge is at the heart of a nurse’s home, covered in reminders, calendars, magnets and images that give us an insight into the kind of person who owns it. Images of hobbies and family, sit alongside a timetable for a local fitness centre. A craft course certificate is stuck to the fridge with a magnet brought home from vacation. We know that the person this fridge belongs to is happy, valued and respected.

 

WPRO Nursing Guide | 1998

The WPRO Nursing Guide, first published in 1998, provided nurses in the region with a standardized set of best practices based on the knowledge of the time, leading to nurses being able to provide better care. It represents the groundwork for empowering nurses through standardized best practices, paving the way for future recognition and support of their role.

Marites is excited and nervous about applying for a promotion at the local hospital in Batangas, where she has spent years serving her community as a dedicated nurse. They are thrilled to see job advertisements offering well-paying salaries, fair hours, and great perks. This means Marites can continue to stay in their hometown, caring for the community they love. On the morning of their interview, Marites looks at their fridge, covered with reminders of a promising future. Newspaper clippings highlight healthcare workers as respected and trusted professionals. Drawings from younger relatives depict heroes in scrubs, and fridge magnets from past travels hint at future adventures made possible by financial stability. Feeling inspired and confident, Marites heads out the door, ready to start a career that will enhance both their life and the lives of those they care for.