Health in Focus

Health is a major issue, and several of the Millennium Development Goals focus directly on health. 

Grameen Caledonian College of Nursing: An Introduction

Empowering Bangladeshi Women - One Nurse at a Time

Photo with permission, taken by author 

There is a shortage of doctors and nurses in Bangladesh. As of right now, there is 3 doctors for every nurse, but there should be 1 doctor for every 3 nurses.

"Nursing the Future Together"

The Grameen Caledonian Nursing College was established in March 2010, and is the first Grameen nursing institution. It's a collaboration between Grameen Trust and Glasgow Caledonian University UK.

It is a social business to change lives, that educates unmarried daughters of Grameen Bank borrowers to become well equipped nurses and midwifes of international quality. The school follows government nurse curriculum, and the program also includes English and Computer classes. The students get interest free Higher Education Loans. The rural girls also have guaranteed employment after completing the nursing degree.

As part of the internship we got a tour of the school and met some of the girls studying there. The nurse students shared their excitement about their studies and their hopes for what benefits their education can provide to others. 

Nurses and Their Importance 

Health is certainly an essential and very important issue, and I was moved by the enthusiasm by the nursing students.  Ending the shortcome of nurses is essential for the health and well being of people. Therefore nursing and midwifery education really is the way to promote and improve the health and well being of the Bangladeshi people.