President Droupadi Murmu presented the
National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026
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President Droupadi Murmu
presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 to 15 nursing
professionals at Rashtrapati Bhavan on the occasion of International Nurses
Day.
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Each awardee received a
certificate of merit, a medal, and a cash prize of ₹1 lakh.
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The National Florence
Nightingale Awards were instituted by the Union Health Ministry to recognize
the outstanding services of nursing professionals, including auxiliary nurse
midwives, registered nurses, nursing officers, and nursing tutors.
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Ayesha Beevi from
Lakshadweep was honoured for conducting a critical midnight delivery on a
remote island, while Auxiliary Nurse Midwife Kulvinder Parhi from Ladakh was
recognized for nearly three decades of service in high-altitude regions.
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Dr. Sharwan Kumar Dhaka
from Delhi was awarded for his contribution to the COVID-19 vaccination
campaign and public health services.
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Major General Lisamma PV
of the Armed Forces Medical Services was honoured for her contribution to
military healthcare services.
