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Nursing staff at forefront of fighting COVID-19: PM Modi

International Nurses Day is observed to mark the birth anniversary of founder of modern nursing Florence Nightingale.

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New Delhi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised nursing staff on the International Nurses Day on Wednesday, saying their sense of duty, compassion and commitment towards a healthy India is exemplary.

International Nurses Day is observed to mark the birth anniversary of founder of modern nursing Florence Nightingale. 

In a tweet, Modi said, ''International Nurses Day is a day to express gratitude to the hardworking nursing staff, who is at the forefront of fighting COVID-19. Their sense of duty, compassion and commitment towards a healthy India is exemplary.''

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