The global community is today honouring nurses for their critical contribution to society as caregivers. International Nurses Day, which is annually observed on the 12th of May also coincides with the birthday of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing. The day also serves as an opportunity to highlight challenges that still persist in the nursing profession. This year's theme of commemoration is "Nurses A Voice to Lead - Invest in Nursing and Respect Rights to Secure Global Health". Josiah Machialo, Nursing Assistant Manager at Helen Joseph Hospital in South Africa tells us about his nursing journey