National Florence Nightingale Award
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News:
- The President conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards.
- The award was conferred to sisters- Major General Smita Devrani (Additional Director General of Military Nursing Service) and Brigadier Amita Devrani (Brigadier MNS in Southern Command headquarters).
- In total, the awards were given to 30 dedicated caregivers.
What:
- It is a national award recognizing the meritorious service by nurses and other nursing professionals.
Who:
- Instituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
When:
- Instituted in 1973.
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