In a significant recognition of exceptional nursing service, President Droupadi Murmu has awarded the prestigious National Florence Nightingale Nurses Award 2024 to Sanjukta Sethi, a dedicated Nursing Officer at the Malkangiri District Headquarters Hospital in Odisha. The award ceremony, which took place in New Delhi, highlights Sethi’s outstanding contributions to healthcare and her commitment to patient care.

Sanjukta Sethi, currently serving as the in-charge sister of the Operating Theater (OT) at the Malkangiri District Headquarters Hospital, has been instrumental in various critical roles. Her responsibilities extend beyond her core duties, as she actively mentors in the Skilled Birth Attendant (SBA) training program within the district. Her involvement in the District Quality Assurance team and her role as a supervisor of biomedical waste management further underscores her dedication to improving healthcare standards.

Sethi’s commendable efforts in saving the lives of accident victims have garnered widespread praise, making her a standout recipient among the 15 nursing professionals honored with this prestigious award. The Florence Nightingale Nurses Award, named after the pioneering nurse Florence Nightingale, celebrates the meritorious service of nurses who exemplify excellence in their profession.