- On the occasion of International Nurses Day, Droupadi Murmu presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 at a ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on May 12, 2026.
- During the event, 15 nursing professionals selected from across the country were honored for their outstanding contributions. Each award recipient was presented with a citation, a medal, and a cash prize of one lakh rupees.
- This honor is conferred upon professionals who have performed remarkable work in the fields of healthcare services and nursing.
- The National Florence Nightingale Award is one of the country's premier nursing honors, instituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
- This award is presented with the objective of recognizing the dedicated services of Auxiliary Nurse Midwives (ANMs), Registered Nurses, Nursing Officers, and Nursing Educators.
- Furthermore, this honor serves to promote excellence, a spirit of service, and courage within the healthcare sector.
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