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Kolkata nurse gets Florence Nightingale award from Prez
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Kolkata: Doli Biswas, a nurse at a private hospital in Kolkata, received the prestigious National Florence Nightingale Award for her 'exemplary contribution to nursing and compassionate patient care'.
She received the award from President Droupadi Murmu at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Friday.
Biswas is the chief nursing officer at Fortis Hospital, Anandapur. The award is instituted by the ministry of health and family welfare. This prestigious recognition is presented to nursing professionals across the country for their outstanding dedication, service, and contributions to healthcare.
Speaking on the honour, Biswas said: "Nursing is a noble service.
Being recognised with the National Florence Nightingale Award is a great honour. It energises me to continue serving with empathy, integrity, and dedication. I am grateful to Fortis Hospital for supporting my journey and to the ministry."
Fortis Healthcare congratulated Biswas on this exceptional achievement and remains committed to empowering and celebrating the nursing community at the heart of patient care. "This moment stands as a proud milestone not just for Biswas, but for the entire Fortis family. Her recognition serves as a reflection of the hospital's deep-rooted values in clinical excellence and its commitment to nurturing healthcare professionals who go above and beyond in service to the community," said a hospital spokesperson.
