Nursing council probes viral cultural day videos

PESHAWAR:

The Pakistan Nursing and Midwifery Council has launched an official inquiry into 'inappropriate videos' that surfaced on social media following a cultural day ceremony at four private nursing colleges in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa.

The inquiry committee is set to complete its investigation and submit a report to the provincial government within 14 days.

According to sources, the Pakistan Nursing Council has issued an official letter to Dir College of Nursing (Lower Dir), Ismail College of Nursing (Swat), Malakand Nursing College (Swat), and Eagle College of Nursing (Swat).

The letter states that cultural day was celebrated as part of extracurricular activities at these institutions, but certain 'objectionable' video clips from the event have gone viral on social media. The Pakistan Nursing Council has taken strict notice of these 'inappropriate' videos.

Furthermore, the letter asserts that hosting such events in educational institutions is unethical and inappropriate.

"Such activities not only tarnish the reputation of the institution but also discourage parents from sending their daughters to educational institutions. Therefore, an official inquiry has been initiated under the Pakistan Nursing Council Act to investigate the matter. The committee will submit its report to the council within 14 days," the letter states.

The inquiry committee, operating under the Pakistan Nursing Council Professional Code of Conduct Regulation 2024 and the Pakistan Nursing Council Act 1973, will also review the registration status of these colleges.

The colleges have been directed to coordinate with the inquiry committee regarding scheduling and other necessary arrangements.

Additionally, the Nursing Council has informed the Health Department about the matter.