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National Florence Nightingale Awards 2025
- 04 Jun 2025
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The President of India presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2025 to 15 nursing professionals, recognizing their exemplary contributions to healthcare and public service.
National Florence Nightingale Awards
- About: It was instituted in 1973 by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare to honour outstanding nursing personnel serving in Central and State Governments, Union Territories, and Voluntary Organizations.
- These awards recognize meritorious contributions in clinical care, public health, education, and nursing administration.
- Categories: It is presented across 3 categories: Registered Nurses and Midwives (RN & RM), Registered Auxiliary Nurses and Midwives (RANM), and Registered Lady Visitors.
- Eligibility: Eligible nominees include nurses working in hospitals, community settings, educational institutions, or administrative roles.
- Award: Each award comprises a Certificate of Merit, a cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000, and a medal.
Florence Nightingale
- Florence Nightingale (1820–1910) was an English social reformer, statistician, and founder of modern nursing.
- She rose to prominence during the Crimean War (fought between Russia and the Ottoman Empire) for organizing care for wounded soldiers and significantly reducing mortality through improved hygiene.
- She founded the Nightingale School of Nursing at St. Thomas’ Hospital, London, laying the foundation for modern nursing education.
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