IMPHAL, May 17 -- Nurses play an indispensable role in healthcare system as is imperative for a society to remain healthy for progress and development of the country, said the governor of Manipur Najma Heptulla today.

The governor was speaking as the chief guest during the International Nurses Week Celebration today at Jubilee Hall, Regional Institute of Medical Sciences (RIMS).

She recalled that Nurses day is celebrated in memory of the pioneer and founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale, for the important role played by nurses, who also form the backbone of any healthcare system.

She said nurses are amongst the most respected of all professions and is a very noble profession. There would only be a few people whose lives have ...