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The media is cordially invited to attend the Healthcare Humanity Awards presentation ceremony on 20 August 2005 (Saturday), 11 am, at The Oriental Hotel, Level 1 Ballroom. This year, 49 award winners will be receiving their awards from President SR Nathan, Patron of The Courage Fund. Each award comprises a medallion and $1,500 cash. Minister for Health, Mr Khaw Boon Wan, will also grace the event.

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The Healthcare Humanity Awards was launched in 2004 as an annual event to continue the legacy of the Courage Awards, which were given out in 2003 to recognise healthcare workers who fought the deadly SARS virus with uncommon valour and selfless dedication. This is the second year that the Courage Fund is giving out the Awards; last year 34 healthcare workers from various healthcare institutions in Singapore received the Awards. This year, we received more than 200 nominations, out of which 49 were chosen to be the winners.

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The Healthcare Humanity Awards honour and recognise healthcare workers who are inspirational role models exemplifying the values of courage, extraordinary dedication, selflessness, steadfastness in ethics, compassion and humanity. These values underscore that healthcare is a noble profession. Through the Awards, the Courage Fund also hopes to raise the public profile of healthcare workers and enhance the prestige and respect for the profession.

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TO RSVP for this awards presentation ceremony, kindly contact Liew Yen Lin, Group Media Relations, NHG, at Tel: 63578413/Yen_Lin_LIEW@nhg.com.sg by 19 August 2005.