New Delhi: On the International Nurses Day celebrated every year on May 12, Prime Minister Narendra Modi lauded nurses for playing a vital role in keeping our planet healthy and their dedication and compassion are exemplary.
Taking to Twitter on the occasion of International Nurses Day, the Prime Minister posted, "Nurses play a vital role in keeping our planet healthy. Their dedication and compassion are exemplary.
International Nurses Day is a day to reiterate our appreciation to all nursing staff for their exceptional work even in the most challenging of situations, he said.
Union Law Minister Kiren Rijiju tweeted, "On #InternationalNursesDay, I express my deep gratitude to all the Nurses for their inspiring services and spirited fight against COVID-19."
The day is celebrated on Florence Nightingale's birth anniversary on May 12 every year. The special day was chosen by the International Council of Nurses and has been observed officially since 1974.
The inspiration behind the day is the iconic Florence Nightingale, the British nurse and social reformer who dedicated her life to the improvement of the health sector. This year, the theme for Nurses Day is "Nurses: A Voice to Lead – Invest in Nursing and respect rights to secure global health."