Mangayarkarasi, who now serves as a Nursing Officer at the Government Hospital in Srivilliputhur, Tamil Nadu, has also received an award from the district authorities for her outstanding contribution towards improving accessibility to health and family welfare services to the tribal communities in Nilgiris District.Apart from them, two nurses from Delhi and one from Puducherry received the award at the glittering ceremony at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The award was instituted by the Union Health Ministry in 1973 as a mark of recognition for the meritorious services rendered by nurses and nursing professionals to society.One nurse each from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Dadar and Nagar Haveli, Daman and Diu, Maharashtra, Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Mizoram, and West Bengal was selected for the prestigious award.The national award is given to outstanding nursing personnel in central, state/Union Territories and voluntary organisations.Each award includes a certificate of merit, a cash prize of Rs. 1,00,000, and a medal symbolising the nation’s gratitude for the invaluable service rendered by the health warriors.Among the awardees is L S Manimozhi, a Public Health Nursing Officer under the National Programs for Control of Blindness in Puducherry. She was recognised for her dedication and compassion, especially during times of adversity, such as navigating difficult terrain without proper transportation during cyclones.She was credited for showing exceptional resilience and unwavering commitment to delivering critical support and care to those in need.Union Health Minister JP Nadda congratulated the awardees, saying, “This well-deserved recognition celebrates your dedication to serving humanity and will motivate you to keep making a positive impact.”
Source link
