Nursing our way out of the pandemic Monday May 24 2021 Summary This pandemic has shown the resilience of our nurses and midwives, and their contribution to our society. It takes compassion and valour to selflessly serve others, especially in such challenging times, writes Amin Mawji. Advertisement When history records the current Covid-19 pandemic, there will be many lessons to reflect on. Chief amongst these is the crucial role that nurses and midwives have played as healthcare systems around the world have grappled with the pandemic. Earlier this month, the royal patron of Nursing Now, Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Cambridge, asked Ugandan midwife, Harriet Nayiga, about the pressures of her role.