Mizoram's Health Hero: Maeni Hnamte Awarded Prestigious Nursing Honor

Lalenthangi Hnamte, also known as Maeni, a health worker at the Health and Wellness Centre in Mizoram, was awarded the National Florence Nightingale Nurses Award by President Droupadi Murmu on International Nurses Day. She was recognized for her significant contributions to grassroots healthcare delivery.


Devdiscourse News Desk | Aizawl | Updated: 12-05-2026 20:40 IST | Created: 12-05-2026 20:40 IST
Mizoram's Health Hero: Maeni Hnamte Awarded Prestigious Nursing Honor
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Lalenthangi Hnamte, fondly known as Maeni, received the National Florence Nightingale Nurses Award for her exceptional role as a health worker in Mizoram's Lunglei district.

The prestigious accolade, presented by President Droupadi Murmu in New Delhi on International Nurses Day, honors her dedication to healthcare at the grassroots level.

Mizoram Governor Vijay Kumar Singh celebrated Hnamte's achievement, highlighting it as a proud moment and an inspiration for healthcare workers nationwide.

(With inputs from agencies.)

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