Prayagraj, 15 Aug (HS): Nazareth Hospital, Prayagraj,

celebrated the 80th Independence Day of India with patriotic fervour and a deep

sense of gratitude for the nation’s freedom. The celebration brought together

the hospital administration, doctors, nurses, staff members, students of the

Nazareth Hospital School of Nursing and well-wishers. The programme began with

a prayer song presented by the Nursing School Choir, invoking God’s blessings

upon the nation and all those who serve it. This was followed by the welcome

address delivered by Rev. Fr. Chinnappa, Assistant Director, Nazareth Hospital,

who warmly welcomed the Chief Guest and all the participants.

Rev. Fr. Isidore D’Souza, Administrator, Nazareth Hospital,

presented a bouquet to the Chief Guest, Ankit Kumar Verma, SDM Sadar,

Prayagraj, as a gesture of honour and welcome, following which the choir sang

melodiously “Vande Mataram”. The highlight of the celebration was the

flag-hoisting ceremony, performed by the Chief Guest. As the Tricolour unfurled

majestically, the gathering stood in respect and pride, commemorating the

sacrifices of the freedom fighters and celebrating the ideals of liberty, unity

and democracy.

Addressing the gathering, Ankit Kumar Verma spoke on the

significance of Independence Day and reminded everyone of their responsibility

towards the nation. He appreciated the dedicated service rendered by Nazareth

Hospital to the people of Prayagraj and encouraged the healthcare professionals

and nursing students to continue serving society with compassion, commitment

and integrity. He challenged the audience to introspect and see what they give

to the nation.

A memento was presented to the Chief Guest by Rev. Fr. Vipin

D’Souza while Dr. Ashok Agrawal gave a token of appreciation and remembrance. The

programme concluded with a vote of thanks proposed by Anna Mary, Tutor,

Nazareth Hospital School of Nursing, who expressed gratitude to the Chief

Guest, hospital authorities, staff and students for their participation and

support. The dignitaries present during the celebration included Matron Rev.

Sr. Preema, Principal Sr. Alveena, Dr. Ashok Agrawal, Dr. R.P. Shukla, Dr. S.B.

Singh, Dr. Rinku Chongdar, Dr. Preeti Srivastava and other medical and nursing

faculty.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi