It was a matter of pride that Malayalee nurses were on the frontline of the fight against the pandemic not only in the southern state but all over the world, he said in a Facebook post.
The stories and experiences that nurses have had since the pandemic is beyond compare but the lessons learned are here to stay.
International Nurses Day is a day to reiterate our appreciation to all nursing staff for their exceptional work even in the most challenging of situations, he said.
International Nurses Day is observed to mark the birth anniversary of founder of modern nursing Florence Nightingale. Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised nursing staff , saying their sense of duty,