International Nurses Day 2024: 12 May

Current Context: International Nurses Day, celebrated annually on May 12, honors the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing.

• In 2024, this day falls on a Sunday and coincides with International Mother’s Day.
• The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has been observing this day since 1965, and in 1974, it was decided to celebrate it on Nightingale’s birthday.
• The theme for International Nurses Day 2024 is “Our Nurses. Our Future.
• The economic power of care”, chosen to highlight the substantial economic value that nursing contributes to healthcare and society.
• A special report on the economic power of care will be released on this day, presenting an in-depth analysis of how elevating the nursing profession can catalyze transformative improvements in healthcare delivery, economic development, peace, and societal well-being.

Question:

Q.1 When is International Nurses Day celebrated annually?
a. May 10
b. May 12
c. May 14
d. May 16