Updated May 12th, 2020 at 13:27 IST

International Nurses Day 2020: People thank 'heroes saving the world in silence'

International Nurse Day is celebrated to thank the nurses for their services and sacrifices and to mark the birth of Florence Nightingale on May 12 each year.

Reported by: Riya Baibhawi
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International Nurses Day is celebrated to thank the nurses for their valuable services and sacrifices on May 12 each year. The day also marks the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, founder of modern nursing, who served selflessly in the Crimean war. This year, the occasion had special places in people’s heart, who took to social media to share posts, messages and a lot more to laud nurses braving the coronavirus pandemic on the frontline.

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Published May 12th, 2020 at 13:27 IST