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Revolutionizing OPD Registrations: How Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission's Scan and Share Feature is Transforming Healthcare in India

The Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission (ABDM) has recently launched a new initiative that has revolutionized the way patients register for Outpatient Department (OPD) services at hospitals in India. The new initiative enables patients to use their smartphones to scan a QR code and share their verified demographic data with hospitals’ Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) […]

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SIHFW, Rajasthan Announces 9,879 Vacancies for Nursing Officer and Pharmacist Positions

State Institute of Health and Family Welfare (SIHFW) in Rajasthan has recently announced the opening of 9,879 positions for the posts of Nursing Officer and Pharmacist. Eligible candidates who wish to apply for the vacancies can submit their application forms online via the official website at sihfwrajasthan.com. The registration process for the same will begin […]

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Cabinet approves establishment of 157 nursing colleges to boost the healthcare sector

Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya has announced that the Indian Union Cabinet has approved the establishment of 157 nursing colleges at a cost of INR 1,570 crore. The aim of this initiative is to increase the number of nursing professionals and provide quality, affordable and equitable nursing education in the country. Each college will offer […]

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One Earth, One Health: Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Address on the Global Imperative for Sustainable Development and Public Health

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated and addressed the 6th Edition of One Earth One Health – Advantage Healthcare India – 2023 at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi via video conferencing on Monday. The summit was organized by the government of India to promote the export of medical services from the country. The event saw the […]

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Nurses in England Reject Pay Offer, Plan Further Strikes, Dealing Blow to Government's Attempt to End Dispute

Nursing staff in England have rejected the latest pay offer put forth by the government, escalating their ongoing dispute and signaling their intent to continue striking. This decision deals a significant blow to the government’s efforts to resolve the conflict and find a resolution. The disagreement between the government and nursing staff centers around the […]

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Karnataka Makes CET Mandatory for B.Sc. Nursing Courses, Aimed at Improving Education Quality and Curbing Unauthorized Institutions.

The Karnataka Examination Authority (KEA) has announced that the Common Entrance Test (CET) will be mandatory for B.Sc. Nursing courses in the state, following the recommendation of the Indian Nursing Council. Online applications for CET-2023 will be open from April 14 for three days. Ramya S., Executive Director of KEA, stated, “The government has made […]

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Upholding the Right to Health: Rajasthan University of Health Sciences Holds Eighth Convocation Ceremony with Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot's Vision

The Rajasthan University of Health Sciences (RUHS) held its eighth convocation ceremony today, where Rajasthan Governor Kalraj Mishra emphasized the importance of strengthening medical services in backward, rural, and tribal areas of the state. Addressing the gathering, Mishra highlighted the challenges faced by the healthcare sector, including new diseases related to modern lifestyles, food, and […]

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Shanti Teresa Lakra, Indian Nurse, Named Finalist for Aster Guardian Global Nursing Award

Dubai-based award Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award has announced its top 10 finalists for the 2023 edition of the award, worth a total of $250,000. These finalists were chosen from over 52,000 nurses registered across 202 countries and will now compete for the grand prize, with the winner set to be announced on International Nurses […]

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How ChatGPT4 Can Revolutionize Nursing in the Future

As a nurse, your job involves a lot of critical thinking, quick decision-making, and effective communication. In this context, ChatGPT4 can be an incredibly useful tool to have in your arsenal. ChatGPT4 is a large language model developed by OpenAI, which uses advanced natural language processing techniques to generate human-like responses to text-based inputs. This […]

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AIIMS Delhi performs successful balloon dilation on grape-sized baby heart in womb

The rare procedure performed by the team of doctors at AIIMS Delhi has received praise from many prominent figures, including the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi. In a tweet, he lauded the doctors for their “dexterity and innovation” and expressed pride in their efforts. Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya also congratulated the team of […]

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Chhattisgarh High Court strikes down 100% reservation for women in government nursing colleges

The Chhattisgarh High Court has struck down the state government’s decision to provide 100% reservation for direct recruitment of women as assistant professors and demonstrators in government nursing colleges. The court termed this decision “unconstitutional” in a writ petition filed by three individuals who were not allowed to apply despite having the necessary qualifications due […]

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