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I-Care graduates step into Namibia’s future of nursing

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I-Care Health Training Institute held its graduation ceremony for the Class of 2025 on 27 August, bringing together graduates from the Windhoek, Swakopmund and Karasburg campuses. The event, hosted at the Mercure Hotel in Windhoek, was a landmark occasion with nearly 900 graduates gathered under one roof to celebrate their hard-earned achievements.

Founded in 2017, I-Care Health Training Institute has grown into one of Namibia’s leading private health training institutions. With a vision to provide high-quality education and practical learning, the institute equips graduates to deliver professional, compassionate healthcare services across the country.

In his address, I-Care director Johannes George reflected on the honour and responsibility of the nursing profession. “Nursing is not merely a profession,” he said. “It is an act of courage, compassion and unwavering dedication. You have endured sleepless nights, challenging exams, and the emotional weight of caring for others. You have learned to listen, to comfort, to advocate, and to heal. You have become the hands that soothe and the hearts that uplift.”

George urged the graduates to embrace the responsibility that comes with their new roles, reminding them that their oath symbolises more than just a rite of passage. “Remember, you are entering a field where every day brings a new challenge and a new opportunity to make a difference. You will be called upon to serve with empathy, to lead with integrity, and to inspire hope even in the face of adversity. Graduates, you are the heartbeat of our healthcare system. We are immensely proud of you. Go forth and shine, for you are the future of nursing in Namibia.”



Artists of healing

Delivering the keynote address, Professor Lischen Haoses-Gorases highlighted the noble calling of nursing and its unique blend of science, art and compassion. Quoting Florence Nightingale, she reminded the graduates that nursing demands the same devotion and preparation as any great art. “Graduates, this art is now in your hands,” she said. “The knowledge you have refined and the compassion you have nurtured make you not only professionals, but artists of healing.”

She acknowledged the long hours of practice, academic challenges and emotional demands the graduates had overcome, noting that their perseverance had prepared them for a lifetime of service.

“Nursing is not merely a profession; it is a promise to stand beside the sick, the vulnerable and the forgotten. It is a promise to bring comfort, courage and hope. Graduation is not the end of learning; it is the doorway to greater responsibility and service.”

Haoses-Gorases concluded by reminding the graduates that nurses are often the first point of care and the last to say farewell in the healthcare system. She underlined the importance of critical thinking, decisive action, and deep compassion in shaping the next generation of nurses.

For the Class of 2025, the day marked both an ending and a beginning; a stepping stone into a future where their knowledge, courage, and compassion will continue to shape lives.