Indian Air Force showered flower petals on Kalinga Institute of Medical Sciences (KIMS) Covid Hospital, Bhubaneswar in a flypast from its helicopters on Wednesday as a mark of gratitude from the nation to the medical professionals combating COVID-19 crisis. The IAF took this initiative to boost the morale of the Corona warriors, who have dedicated themselves to save lives of the patients affected by novel Coronavirus.
The KIMS Authority has expressed pleasure for the show of solidarity by the IAF. “We express our heartfelt gratitude to the Government of India for motivating and lifting the spirits of COVID-19 warriors at KIMS. Through this, the will power of all the doctors, nurses and paramedical staff along with patients will be strengthened by and large and they would continue their fight against the novel Coronavirus disease with renewed zeal”, said Dr Achyuta Samanta, founder of KIIT, KISS & KIMS.
He also thanked Naveen Patnaik, chief minister, Odisha, for his support to open a special Covid Hospital at KIMS. “As a result, it has been possible for us to witness such a remarkable and memorable moment,” added Dr Samanta.
“We have come forward to a great extent in this war against COVID-19 and it is because of Dr Samanta’s consistent endeavor to augment our moral strength,” said the doctors.
Among the dignitaries, Dr Subrat Acharya, pro-chancellor, KIIT Deemed to be University, Dr Bishnu Prasad Panigrahi, CEO, KIMS, Maj. Gen. Dr PK Patnaik, principal, KIMS and Dr Ambika Prasad Mohanty, MS, were also present to witness the aerial salute along with other staff members.