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130 Years Since the Birth of Dr. Mária Baloghy – Pioneer of Occupational Health Nursing Education in Hungary

On February 22, 2025, we commemorate the 130th anniversary of the birth of Dr. Mária Baloghy, a visionary educator and social reformer who laid the foundations for industrial health nursing and occupational health nurse training in Hungary.

Born in 1895 in Kassa (Košice), Dr. Baloghy dedicated her life to improving women’s education, workplace conditions, and health protection. In the early 1930s, she established the Budapest Social Women’s School, introducing specialized courses such as the Factory Health Nurse Training Program, which became a cornerstone of occupational health services in Hungary.

Her tireless efforts included:

• Advocating for women’s professional opportunities and workplace safety
• Creating practical health and social care training programs
• Publishing educational and literary works to promote health and social awareness

Dr. Baloghy’s legacy lives on in the modern occupational health nursing profession, which continues to uphold her vision of protecting workers’ health and well-being.

Today, we honor her pioneering spirit and lasting impact on occupational health and nursing education.

Source:

Hirdi, H. É. (2013). Magyarország a foglalkozás-egészségügyi szakápoló képzés bölcsője [Hungary’s cradle of occupational health nursing training]. Nővér, (26)6: 26–40.

Hirdi, H. É. (2015). 120 éve született Baloghy Mária, a hazai gyárgondozónői képzés alapítója. [120 years since the birth of Mária Baloghy, founder of domestic factory care training.] Nővér, (28)1: 35–39.

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