TNAI observes International Nurses day

IMPHAL, May 12: The Trained Nurses Association of India (TNAI) Manipur Branch has observed international nurses day celebration at its office at Uripok Khumanthem Leikai here today.

As part of the occasion, M Memcha Devi, DPHNO/Program Chairperson Public Health narrated briefly on the life history of Florence Nightingale. Gifts were also presented to the retired outstanding Nursing personnel of Manipur. The reception of Dr N Surbala Devi, first PhD holder among the nursing personnel in the state was also held.

Speaking at the occasion, Dr Karam Lokendro Singh, Joint Director Directorate of Health Services exhorted all the nurses to follow the footsteps of Florence Nightingale.

L Ibohal Singh, President TNAI Manipur Branch; Dr S Manikanta Singh, Joint Director Directorate of Health Services; and Vungzanem Valte, Joint Director Nursing Cum Registrar MNC were the other dignitaries present at the observance.