Assam down town University Celebrates International Nurses Day, Honours Students for Life-Saving Act

Assam down town University celebrated International Nurses Day through a special programme organised by its Faculty of Nursing under the global theme, “Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives.”

The event highlighted the critical role nurses play in strengthening healthcare systems and delivering compassionate patient care while also recognising the contribution of nursing students towards society and emergency healthcare support.

The programme commenced with the unveiling of the theme by Prof. (Dr.) Manashi Sengupta, Dean, Faculty of Nursing at Assam downtown University. During her address, she spoke about the importance of empowering nurses and strengthening the future of healthcare through professional commitment, leadership, and skill development.

University Leadership Highlights Importance of Nursing Profession

The celebration was attended by Dr. N.C. Talukdar, Vice Chancellor, and Dr. Mahendra Modi, Executive Dean of the university, who addressed students and faculty members during the programme.

The university leadership emphasised the growing importance of the nursing profession in modern healthcare systems and encouraged students to continue serving society with compassion, professionalism, and dedication.

With healthcare education becoming increasingly important in India, nursing institutions and universities are focusing more on practical training, leadership development, and industry-ready healthcare education.

Students exploring healthcare careers after Class 12 are also increasingly considering professional nursing programmes because of expanding opportunities in hospitals, clinical care, public health, and healthcare management.

Nursing Students Honoured for Life-Saving Intervention

A key highlight of the event was the recognition of two nursing students from the 3rd Semester B.Sc Nursing programme, Mr. Monurit Zaman Mollah and Ms. Gitanjali Paul, for their life-saving intervention at Assam Medical College.

According to the university, the students were honoured for their courageous and commendable actions, which reflected the responsibility, humanity, and service-oriented values associated with the nursing profession.

The recognition formed one of the most emotional moments of the celebration and received appreciation from attendees during the programme.

Cultural Performances Mark the Celebration

The International Nurses Day celebration also featured cultural performances by students, including songs and dance presentations dedicated to nurses and healthcare workers.

The programme concluded with appreciation for the contribution of nurses towards society and encouragement for students to continue contributing to healthcare services with empathy and professionalism.

Students interested in healthcare and nursing education can also explore related programmes through the Faculty of Nursing at Assam down town University. Readers exploring professional healthcare careers may also find related information useful on topics such as nursing courses after Class 12, healthcare career opportunities in India, and the growing demand for skilled nursing professionals in modern healthcare systems.