News & Updates

The National Medical Commission (NMC), in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has taken a major step forward to strengthen India’s clinical-research infrastructure by introducing dedicated PhD programmes. The move aims to foster home-grown innovation in medical devices, therapies and public-health solutions, and integrate research more deeply into the nation’s healthcare and […]

The United States Department of Education has announced a major revision to the definition of “professional degree” programs for federal student-loan purposes. Under the new regulations, Nursing and several other established fields will no longer be classified as “professional degrees”. The change is part of a broader restructuring of the U.S. federal financial-aid system and […]

In a significant stride towards self-sufficiency and growth in the medical technology sector, the India MedTech Expo 2023 was inaugurated today under the umbrella of the G20 Summit. Organized by the Department of Pharmaceutical and Chemical and Fertilizers, the event witnessed the participation of over 200 delegates representing 40 countries. The Expo, a confluence of […]

The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) UK, has launched an investigation following the discovery of irregular data at a Pearson VUE test center in Ibadan, Nigeria. Pearson VUE, the organization responsible for overseeing the Computer-Based Test (CBT) program on behalf of the NMC, promptly halted all testing activities at the center. Out of the professionals […]

A tempo traveling with 15 people, including 13 nursing officers from the All India Institute of Medical Sciences was tragically involved in an accident. The tempo was traveling from Raipur, Chhattisgarh, to Jagdalpur on a personal trip. The accident took place on the morning of 27th September at around 6.30 AM near Bhanpuri, Jagdalpur. Sumesh […]

Delhi Nurses Federation has written a letter to the Principal Secretary of the Health and Family Welfare Department. The notice was about the strike / non-cooperation movement by all govt nursing Cadre employees under the banner of the Delhi Nurse Federation. The Delhi Nurse Federation has requested the authority’s kind attention to certain critical and […]

Advocacy in healthcare is an important aspect. Swati Rane who is a nurse and public health expert is sharing her thoughts and ideas about multiple topics of care delivery and administration.

M3M along with Medanta has launched a portable medic center and the nursing unit inside the upscale M3M Golfestate townhouse. It is located in Sector 65, Gurugram. This is an addition to the elite services provided to its inhabitants. This office will oblige the clinical necessities of residents by interfacing them with Medanta’s super pro […]

The National Medical Commission (NMC) has now substituted the old body of the Medical Council of India (MCI). This came as heart breaking news for 92 workers. These workers belonged to MCI. These workers were terminated from their jobs when NMC came into power. Adding salt to the wounds, the Supreme Court has passed order […]

With Medanta-Manipal and Fortis- Manipal deals ending in a fiasco, Manipal has come up with another manoeuvre to make a comeback by getting its hands on 100% stake in Columbia Asia Hospitals Private Limited of Columbia Pacific management Group. Manipal Health Enterprise Pvt. Limited has given its nod for acquiring Columbia Asia’s Indian assets for […]

India which now has become the second-worst corona hit nation, with the USA being first, launched a magnificent platform to track down corona victims. The platform is no other than the ‘Aarogya Setu app‘. This innovation received a lot of appreciation from international authorities with WHO being one of them. Recently in an interview director-general, […]

According to sources, nurses are facing a number of hurdles, complications throughout the country that too in the wake of the coronavirus. Similar incidents were reported in Nizam’s Institute of Medical Sciences (NIMS), Hyderabad where staff nurses have decided to walk out on November 7. After going through a lot of troubles and no response […]