PESHAWAR : The second International Conference on Nursing and Midwifery (ICNM 2026) opened at Rehman Medical Institute (RMI), Hayatabad, Peshawar, bringing together leading nursing professionals, academics, researchers and students from Pakistan and several other countries.
Organized by the Rehman College of Nursing, the two day conference, being held on November 13 and 14, features 31 national and international speakers who are sharing their expertise, research findings and experiences in the fields of nursing and midwifery.
President of the Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council, Dr Syed Ali Farhan Razi, attended the inaugural ceremony as the chief guest. Chairperson of the conference Seley Sirk Rehman, Chairman RMI Prof Dr Muhammad Rehman and Chief Executive Officer Shafiq ur Rehman were also present.
Addressing the opening session, the conference chairperson said nursing and midwifery were vital components of an effective healthcare system and played a critical role in ensuring quality patient care.She said the conference aimed to bring national and international experts onto a common platform, facilitate the exchange of knowledge and experience, and strengthen nursing education, research and professional training in line with modern global standards.
She expressed hope that the conference would pave the way for greater institutional collaboration and contribute to the further development of nursing and midwifery education and practice in Pakistan.
A major highlight of the opening ceremony was the signing of a memorandum of understanding among Rehman Medical Institute, Riphah International University, the University of Lahore and Aga Khan University.The agreement seeks to promote collaboration in nursing and midwifery education, research, academic activities and professional training.
Norwegian nursing expert Prof Dr Tove Giske delivered a special address at the conference, while various academic sessions focused on contemporary nursing education, patient care, artificial intelligence and the use of emerging technologies in healthcare.
The conference also paid tribute to PIMS staff nurse Razia Noreen for her extraordinary courage and commitment to duty. During a fire at the hospital, she risked her own life and, despite thick smoke and explosions, safely rescued a newborn baby from the affected area.
Her act of bravery was warmly appreciated by conference participants, who described it as a powerful example of the dedication, courage and humanitarian spirit associated with the nursing profession.
The organizers said ICNM 2026 was aimed at strengthening education, research, professional training and standards in nursing and midwifery while fostering meaningful academic and professional partnerships between Pakistani and international institutions.
