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National Florence Nightingale Awards 2024
- 16 Sep 2024
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Recently, the President of India presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2024 to 15 nursing professionals, recognizing their exemplary contributions to healthcare and public service.
- Award Recognition: The National Florence Nightingale Award was instituted in 1973 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to honour outstanding nursing personnel in various settings.
- A total of 15 awards are given in the category of Registered Auxiliary Nurses & Midwife, Registered Nurses and Midwife and Registered Lady Visitor.
- The award is given to outstanding nursing personnel employed in Central, State/UTs and Voluntary Organizations. Each award consists of a Certificate of Merit, Cash Award of Rs.100000/- and a medal.
- Nursing Initiatives: The government of India has established 157 nursing colleges and formed the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission, under the National Nursing and Midwifery Commission (NNMC) Act, 2023 to improve education and healthcare services.
Read more: International Nurses Day 2024
