On the occasion of World Nurses Day, Hungarian State Secretary Tristan Azbej, who oversees the aid program for persecuted Christians through the Hungary Helps initiative, shared a heartfelt message on his social media platforms celebrating healthcare workers worldwide while highlighting Hungary’s impactful contributions to nursing education in Nigeria.
Hungary’s Commitment to Healthcare Training in Nigeria
“On World Nurses Day, we think with love and respect to all those who work for others every day – wherever they are in the world,” wrote Azbej in his social media post. The State Secretary recently visited Nigeria, where he witnessed firsthand the positive outcomes of Hungary’s international aid program in action.
During his visit, Azbej met with nursing students from Onitsha who are receiving their education through funding provided by the Hungary Helps program. These students, many of whom have overcome significant challenges, are pursuing healthcare careers with the goal of healing others and becoming essential members of their communities.
“These resilient students are studying so that they may one day heal others — becoming pillar members of their communities,” Azbej noted, emphasizing how the program creates opportunities for individuals who might otherwise face barriers to professional education.
Expanding Healthcare Capacity Through Education
The Hungary Helps program has made significant strides in healthcare education in Nigeria. According to Azbej, “Thanks to the help received from Hungary, hundreds of people are preparing for this profession today, under worthy circumstances.” This investment in healthcare education addresses critical shortages of qualified medical professionals in underserved regions while providing sustainable career pathways for local residents.
The program focuses on creating appropriate learning environments and providing resources necessary for quality healthcare education, ensuring that future nurses receive proper training that meets international standards.
Dr. Reka Fodor: A Hungarian Mentor Making a Difference
Azbej’s message highlighted the contributions of Dr. Reka Fodor, known as “Afréka,” who has been instrumental in the success of these educational initiatives. Dr. Fodor has dedicated years to this humanitarian work, serving not only as a physician but also as a mentor to aspiring healthcare professionals.
“Dr. Reka Fodor has been present in this work as a doctor and mentor for many years – Afréka, who not only heals patients, but also shows an example of dedication and humanity,” Azbej wrote, recognizing her role in providing both medical care and inspiration to the next generation of healthcare providers.
Dr. Fodor’s work exemplifies the person-centered approach that the Hungary Helps program strives to maintain in its international aid efforts, focusing on sustainable development and local empowerment rather than temporary solutions.
Honoring Nurses at Home and Abroad
While celebrating the achievements of the nursing students in Nigeria, Azbej also acknowledged the vital contributions of nurses working throughout Hungary. His message recognized the parallel dedication shown by healthcare professionals regardless of geographic location.
“While we think of these brave young people with grateful hearts, we also thank the Hungarian nurses who carry the burden of healing at home with the same dignity and faith – and do so day and night, in silence, yet irreplaceable,” he stated.
This recognition underscores the universal values embodied by the nursing profession worldwide: compassion, dedication, and service to those in need.
A Model of International Assistance
The State Secretary concluded his message by reaffirming Hungary’s commitment to providing targeted assistance where it can make the most meaningful impact: “Hungary helps with a sensitive heart and a common mind – where it is needed the most.”
This philosophy guides the Hungary Helps program, which focuses on providing direct aid to communities facing persecution or hardship, with particular attention to Christians and other religious minorities experiencing discrimination in various regions of the world.
Through initiatives like the nursing education program in Onitsha, Hungary demonstrates how international aid can create lasting positive change by investing in education and healthcare infrastructure that empowers local communities to address their own challenges.
As World Nurses Day reminds us of the essential role healthcare workers play in our societies, programs like Hungary Helps illustrate how international cooperation can strengthen healthcare systems and create opportunities for aspiring medical professionals in regions where such support is most needed.
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