International Nurses Day: President Kovind calls nurses 'true nation-builders'
President Ram Nath Kovind today, on International Nurses Day, lauded the dedication and contribution of nurses to the nation and stressed on the need for strengthening the nursing sector. He also conferred the prestigious Florence Nightingale awards to 35 nurses for their outstanding services at a function at the Rashtrapati Bhavan. The awards are given to outstanding nursing personnel. Here's more about it.
The nation is grateful to the nursing community, says President
"Nurses play a very important role in the lives of people and their dedication and services is recognized by all. Nurses are the true nation-builders," the President said. The entire nation is grateful to the nursing community for their vital role in keeping the country healthy, he said. The nurses who have been awarded today represent the country's diversity in unity, President Kovind said.
The nurse to population ratio in India is 1.7:1,000
"At present, there are 1.7 nurses per 1,000 people in India, and the world average is 2.5 nurses. In the past few years, the number of registered nurses and other health workers has crossed 27 lakh (Mar'17). But this number is not sufficient," Kovind said.
Nadda expressed confidence that awardees will inspire nursing fraternity
Union Health Minister JP Nadda and Union Minister of State for Health Ashwini Kumar Choubey gave away the awards to the nurses at the Florence Nightingale awards ceremony. Nadda expressed confidence that the Florence Nightingale Awardees of 2018 will inspire the nursing fraternity to rededicate themselves to quality healthcare. He said India is proud to celebrate International Nurses Day 2018.
Union Health Minister congratulates all the awardees
"I congratulate all the awardees of the Florence Nightingale Award 2018, who have been honored with this prestigious award for their exemplary service and thank each one of you for your yeoman service and contribution towards patient care and well-being of fellow citizens," Nadda said.
