Garhwal Post Bureau
Dehradun, 2 Oct: The Military Nursing Service celebrated its 101st Raising Day at the MNS officers mess here on 1 October, commemorating over a century of dedicated service, professional excellence and compassionate patient care in the Armed Forces Medical Services.
As part of the celebrations, MNS officers visited Raphael Centre on 28 September and interacted with children receiving care and support at the institution. A tree plantation drive was also organised on 29 September, reaffirming the commitment of the Military Nursing Service towards environmental conservation and sustainable practices.
The main ceremonial programme was held at the Nursing Officers’ Mess on 1 October. The celebrations included a cake-cutting ceremony and a high note centenary cocktail to mark the occasion and acknowledge the rich legacy and contributions of the MNS.
Brigadier RS Thapa, Deputy General Officer Commanding, Uttarakhand Sub Area, extended his greetings to the MNS fraternity and commended the Nursing Officers for their exemplary contribution towards providing competent, compassionate and patient-centred healthcare to serving personnel, veterans and their families.
Major General Rachel Thomas, ADG MNS, conveyed her greetings and felicitations to all ranks of the Military Nursing Service and their families on the occasion. In her message, she highlighted the significant contribution of MNS officers towards patient care, clinical competence, education and research across military hospitals, training institutions and field establishments.
“The 101st Raising Day is not merely a milestone in time; it is a celebration of a century-old legacy of compassion, courage, competence and commitment. As healthcare continues to evolve, we must embrace technology and innovation while ensuring that the human touch remains at the heart of nursing care.”
The ADG MNS also emphasised the importance of embracing emerging technologies, including digital health records, telemedicine, simulation-based training and data-driven decision-making, to further strengthen healthcare delivery. She underscored that technology must complement human interaction and enhance, rather than replace, the human touch in patient care.
The 101st Raising Day celebrations reaffirmed the enduring values of the Military Nursing Service — Service, Compassion, Courage, Commitment and Professionalism. The occasion also honoured the distinguished legacy of generations of Nursing Officers and reaffirmed the commitment of the Service towards continued professional excellence, innovation and quality healthcare in the Armed Forces.
