Every two years since 1920, the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has honoured nurses and volunteer health aids worldwide who have shown exceptional courage and devotion to the sick, wounded and disabled in times of war and peace. The ICRC award is named in honour of British-born nursing pioneer Florence Nightingale, who is credited with founding the modern nursing profession. In the mid-19th century, Florence Nightingale was able to elevate nursing from an occupation akin to servant’s work to an internationally recognized healthcare profession with consistent training and standards. Read more…