“First Salary Goes to This Man”: Father’s Pure Joy Over Daughter’s DRC Deployment Moves Mzansi

• A proud father's heartwarming reaction to his daughter's nursing deployment to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) captured hearts after being shared on social media
• The video, posted by TikTok user @petronellamkwangu, shows her father celebrating with shouts of praise upon hearing the news of her sister's achievement
• South Africans flooded the comments section with emotional responses, with many relating to the pure joy of having parents celebrate their success

Content creator @petronellamkwangu, known for sharing her family moments and work life as a nurse, posted a heartwarming video capturing her father's excitement upon learning about her sister's deployment to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

Her father's emotional reaction has resonated deeply with social media users.

Watch the TikTok video below.

DRC nursing deployment significance

The deployment comes at an important time when the DRC faces critical healthcare challenges, with the World Health Organization highlighting a pressing need for additional nursing professionals in the region.

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Currently, nurses make up 45% of the DRC's healthcare workforce, with a significant shortage in rural areas.

Mzansi touched by father's pride

The comment section overflowed with emotional responses from South Africans:

@nattynambeye asked emotionally:

"Who's cutting onions 😭"

@nachi shared thoughtfully:

"Parents are the only people who are genuinely happy for the success of their children 😍"

@Florie-Flourish advised:

"First salary goes direct to this man... He is a great dad."

@PrincesssFlower reflected sadly:

"Today when I saw my name in that paper, I wished my parents were alive to celebrate with me💔 Congratulations, this is beautiful 🥳❤️"

@Rose shared hopefully:

"For my parents to rejoice like this one day 🥹🥹 Congratulations stranger ❤️🎉🎉"

@Lacherry commented with emotion:

"It hurts to know that you will never see your parents celebrate your success because they are no more... This is so beautiful and priceless."

Other nurses in the headlines

• A handsome male nurse captured hearts across Mzansi after sharing a video of himself in his work uniform, leading to hundreds of women swooning in the comments section.
• In a powerful advocacy moment, a male nurse bravely spoke out against some healthcare workers, earning praise from social media users who shared their experiences with the healthcare system.
• Briefly News also reported that a dedicated nurse received an unforgettable surprise when her family organized a special celebration, showing appreciation for her long healthcare service hours.

Source: Briefly News