Prime Minister and Home Minister laud nursing staff

New Delhi, May 12

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised nursing staff on the International Nurses Day on Wednesday, saying their sense of duty, compassion and commitment towards a healthy India is exemplary.

International Nurses Day is observed to mark the birth anniversary of founder of modern nursing Florence Nightingale. In a tweet, Modi said, “International Nurses Day is a day to express gratitude to the hardworking nursing staff, who is at the forefront of fighting Covid-19. Their sense of duty, compassion and commitment towards a healthy India is exemplary.”

Home minister Amit Shah lauded nursing professionals on the International Nurses Day on Wednesday, saying they are working relentlessly to serve mankind.

“I express my sincere gratitude towards all the nurses, the saviours of humanity on this #InternationalNursesDay.” “Being the frontline warriors, our nurses are working relentlessly to serve mankind. We salute our nursing staff for their selfless care, devotion and commitment,” Shah said on his official Twitter account.

International Nurses Day is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of founder of modern nursing Florence Nightingale. — PTI