New delhi, May 12 -- The President of India, Droupadi Murmu, presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards for the year 2026 to the 15 nursing personnel on the occasion of International Nurses Day, at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Tuesday.

In her message for the National Florence Nightingale Awards - 2026, the President said, "This occasion is a fitting tribute to the invaluable contribution of nursing personnel and healthcare professionals who serve the nation with compassion and unwavering dedication. Nursing personnel exemplify the highest standards of service and play a crucial role in delivering quality healthcare, often in the most challenging circumstances. I commend all the awardees for their inspiring devotion to...