The Military Nursing Service Officers (MNS) of Military Hospital , Shillong organised multiple events that included health talks, first aid/cardiopulmonary resuscitation demonstrations at various schools in the city.
The programmes were held as part of the 98th raising day on tomorrow.
On October 3, a walkathon will be organised by Military Hospital Shillong where Brigadier S N Kulkarni, Commandant Military Hospital Shillong will flag off the event.
The MNS traces its origin in the Army Nursing Service formed in 1881 as part of the Royal Army. After the end for the World War I on October 1, 1926, the Army Nursing Service was granted permanent status in the Army.
The role of MNS is to provide excellence in patient care at Military Hospitals of Indian Army, Navy and Air Force both in War and Peace. Apart from the professional activities, MNS Officers have also participated and brought laurels in sports and adventure activities at National and International levels. The officers of the MNS endeavour to wipe out the sorrow of the wounded and to bring a smile despite adversity with a motto – ‘Service with a Smile’.
