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The media is cordially invited to attend the Healthcare Humanity Awards 2006 presentation ceremony on 27 June 2006 (Tuesday), 3pm, at the NTUC Centre Auditorium. 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, along with Minister of State (Health), Mr Heng Chee How and Permanent Secretary (Health) Ms Yong Ying-I 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 third year that the Courage Fund is giving out the awards. This year, we received more than 100 nominations, out of which 49 were chosen to be the winners including those from organisations such as the National Skin Centre and Ikids Paediatric Practice, who are winning the awards for the first time.

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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 Priscillia Lee-Tng, Executive, Corporate Communications Department, National Healthcare Group (NHG), at Tel: 6357 8099 or Priscillia_Lee@nhg.com.sg by 26 June 2006.