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Nurse leaders from 10 National Nurses Associations across Asia, representing eight million nurses, warned of the growing global nurse shortage at the 21st Asia Workforce Forum (AWFF) in Thailand. The focus of the forum was to discuss current nursing and health priorities across the region and share strategies to effectively support nurses across Asia. One […]

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed a post-budget webinar on ‘Health and Medical Research’ on Monday, emphasizing the government’s focus on healthcare and the importance of research in the field. The webinar was attended by various experts and stakeholders in the healthcare industry including Health Minister Mansukh Mahdavia. One Earth, One Health Prime Minister Narendra Modi […]

In a recent ceremony held in Riyadh, Laxmi Rachamallu, a dedicated and compassionate nurse, was honored with the prestigious DAISY Award for her outstanding contributions to patient care. Laxmi Rachamallu, a registered nurse with over 14 years of experience, was nominated for the award by one of her patients who had received care from her […]

The Indian Society of Psychiatric Nursing (ISPN) recently organized its 22nd Annual Conference – ISPN CON-2023 in collaboration with the Institute of Nursing Education, Directorate of Health Services. The event was inaugurated by the Chief Minister of Goa, Dr. Pramod Sawant, who commended the dedication and hard work of nurses, stating that they deserve to […]

In a meeting with Mansukh Mandaviya, India’s Union Health Minister, Bill Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist, expressed his appreciation for India’s COVID-19 management, vaccination drive, and digital health initiatives such as the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. The meeting took place at Nirman Bhawan, where Mr. Mandaviya showed Mr. Gates the Health Emergency Operation […]

A commissioning ceremony was recently held at the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in Pune, India to honor the nursing graduates of the AFMC College of Nursing. The event saw 47 graduates receive their commissioning as lieutenants in the Indian Armed Forces Nursing Service. The ceremony was attended by senior officials of the Indian Armed […]

Newman University in Birmingham, UK is set to open a new nursing department following a £3 million investment from the government. The department is expected to train up to 300 nurses annually and will be housed in a state-of-the-art facility equipped with modern technology and equipment. The nursing department will offer a range of courses, […]

In a significant development for the nursing community, the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2023 has announced the formation of a grand jury to select the winner of this prestigious accolade. The announcement was made today by the award committee, which expressed its excitement about this year’s award and the incredible candidates who have been […]

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitaraman has made significant announcements in the healthcare sector during the 2023 budget session. The minister announced the allocation of funds for 157 new nursing colleges, with the aim of boosting healthcare infrastructure and addressing the shortage of nurses in the country. The budget also focused on tackling sickle cell anemia, a […]

The application process for 7483 posts of Nursing Officer in OSSSC has started from today. These applications are being taken for the fulfillment of Nursing Officer of 30 District and Medical Colleges under the Ministry of Family Welfare of Odisha. Exam and other details are as follows. Deadline to submit the application February 17, 2023 […]

Nurses from the Philippines are the top immigrants in America out of 116 countries. More than 60% of applicants are from the Philippines of the total number of applications is 17,000. CGFNS has published a report titled GFNS NURSE MIGRATION REPORT 2022: Trends in Healthcare Migration to the United States What is highlighted in the […]

ICN launched a document of core competencies required in disaster nursing. These core competencies are for the Nurses who work as part of a medical emergency team level III. Although it very from country to country the levels and composition of a medical emergency team. In India, there is no national-level system for medical emergency […]