Port Blair, May 12: International Nurses Day was celebrated in a befitting manner today, in the Lecture Hall-II of ANIIMS by the entire nursing fraternity of GB Pant Hospital alongwith School of Nursing and ANM Training School. The theme for this year’s Nurses Day celebration was ‘Our Nurses, Our Future: The Economic Power of Care’. Dr. Suja Anthony, Director of Health Services was the chief guest. Dr. Arpita Saha, Additional MS, GBPH and Dr. Shiny Varghese, Principal, School of Nursing were the guests of honor.
In her address, the DHS appreciated the work done by all Nursing fraternity and encouraged them to update their knowledge and give importance to preventive aspects also.
A colorful cultural programme presented by Nursing Officers& GNM & ANM students marked the occasion.
Earlier Smt. Johena Riaz, Matron, GB Pant Hospital, welcomed the gathering and wished all nurses a very happy Nurses Day. Smt. Mimmi Singha Roy, Principal Nursing Officer of ANM Training School elaborated on the theme. Prizes for the winners of various competitions held from 6th May to 9th May, 2024 which included Poster competition, Elocution, sports events & quiz were given. The vote of thanks was proposed by Smt. Zeenath, Nursing Officer, G. B. Pant Hospital.
