National Florence Nightingale Award Latest News
Recently, the President of India conferred the National Florence Nightingale Awards for the year 2026.
About National Florence Nightingale Award
- It was instituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India in the year 1973.
- It is a prestigious award given to outstanding nursing personnel employed in Central, State/UTs and Voluntary Organizations.
- It honours the dedication, compassion, and resilience of the nursing profession.
- These prestigious awards are presented to Registered Nurses, Midwives, Auxiliary Nurse Midwives, and Lady Health Visitors serving across Central and State Governments, Union Territories, and voluntary organizations.
- Award: Each award includes a Certificate of Merit, a cash prize of ₹1,00,000, and a medal
Who is Florence Nightingale?
- Florence Nightingale was an English social reformer, statistician and the founder of modern nursing.
- Nightingale came to prominence while serving as a manager and trainer of nurses during the Crimean War, in which she organised care for wounded soldiers at Constantinople.
- Contribution: Her efforts to formalize nursing education led her to establish the first scientifically based nursing school—the Nightingale School of Nursing, at St. Thomas’ Hospital in London.
Source: PIB
Last updated on Sep, 2026
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