International Nurses Day 2021: Wishes, images, theme and more
As hospitalisations increase due to the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses are playing a crucial role in taking care of each and every patient regardless of boundaries
- May 12, 2021,
- Updated May 12, 2021 10:26 AM IST
The International Nurses and Midwives Day is celebrated every year on May 12 globally to appreciate the nurses' efforts. This day is also marked as the anniversary of Florence Nightingale, founder of modern nursing.
As hospitalisations increase due to the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses are playing a crucial role in taking care of each and every patient regardless of boundaries. Even if a patient needs immediate attention or just a few encouraging words, nurses are there for them round-the-clock.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 9 million more nurses and midwives are required by 2030 so that all countries can attain Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number three on health and well-being.
Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik uploaded one of his previous artworks on Twitter. In this artwork, Pattnaik paid tribute to Florence Nightingale. Pattnaik shared his artwork and tweeted, "#InternationalNursesDay We salute our nurses for their tireless efforts during #COVID19Pandemic times... Tribute to #FlorenceNightingale who has inspired millions of people for serving humanity. One of my sand art."
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi, Goa Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant, BJP National Vice President Baijayat Jay Panda and Congress leader Rahul Gnadhi thanked the nurses for their contribution in these tough times.
United Nations also thanked nurses across the world for their dedication to care for others.
IPL team Punjab Kings also thanked nurses for their service and hailed them as 'silent heroes'.
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The International Nurses and Midwives Day is celebrated every year on May 12 globally to appreciate the nurses' efforts. This day is also marked as the anniversary of Florence Nightingale, founder of modern nursing.
As hospitalisations increase due to the COVID-19 pandemic, nurses are playing a crucial role in taking care of each and every patient regardless of boundaries. Even if a patient needs immediate attention or just a few encouraging words, nurses are there for them round-the-clock.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 9 million more nurses and midwives are required by 2030 so that all countries can attain Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) number three on health and well-being.
Sand artist Sudarsan Pattnaik uploaded one of his previous artworks on Twitter. In this artwork, Pattnaik paid tribute to Florence Nightingale. Pattnaik shared his artwork and tweeted, "#InternationalNursesDay We salute our nurses for their tireless efforts during #COVID19Pandemic times... Tribute to #FlorenceNightingale who has inspired millions of people for serving humanity. One of my sand art."
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan, Union Parliamentary Affairs Minister Prahlad Joshi, Goa Chief Minister Dr Pramod Sawant, BJP National Vice President Baijayat Jay Panda and Congress leader Rahul Gnadhi thanked the nurses for their contribution in these tough times.
United Nations also thanked nurses across the world for their dedication to care for others.
IPL team Punjab Kings also thanked nurses for their service and hailed them as 'silent heroes'.
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