Maj. Gen.(Rtd.) Sheena P. D., a native of Vadama in Mala, Thrissur district, has won the prestigious Florence Nightingale Award 2025.
President of India Droupadi Murmu conferred the award upon her during a ceremonial event held at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Friday.
After an illustrious career spanning nearly 40 years, she retired as Additional Director General of Military Nursing Service recently.
Maj.Gen.(Rtd.) Sheena began her illustrious career in 1985 when she joined the Military Nursing Service. In 1994, she specialised in Oncology Nursing from the renowned Tata Memorial Hospital in Mumbai. She earned a Postgraduate Diploma in Hospital and Healthcare Management from Symbiosis Institute, Pune, in 2012.
Her exceptional service and leadership led to various administrative appointments within the Armed Forces. She was selected for administrative duties and served as the Principal of the School of Nursing at the Military Hospital in Secunderabad under the Southern Command, and later as the Principal of the College of Nursing at the Command Hospital in Kolkata under the Eastern Command.
At the Integrated Headquarters of the Army in Delhi (DGMS), she held key staff roles including Colonel Training (MNS) and Brigadier Admin (MNS). Her distinguished career spans across multiple military hospitals throughout India, where she has made significant contributions. During her tenure as a Brigadier, she was posted as the Principal Matron at the Northern Command Hospital in Udhampur, Kashmir, further proving her ability to serve in challenging environments.
The National Florence Nightingale Award, instituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, honours the dedication, compassion, and resilience that define the nursing profession. Each award includes a Certificate of Merit, a cash prize of ₹1,00,000, and a medal. This year, 15 nurses from various regions and healthcare settings were honoured for their exemplary service.
Published – May 31, 2025 08:01 pm IST
