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NEW DELHI – In a poignant ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan today, President Droupadi Murmu conferred the prestigious National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 upon 15 exceptional nursing professionals. The awards, which coincide with International Nurses Day, recognize the tireless dedication, courage, and selfless service of those who form the backbone of India’s healthcare system. […]

New Delhi: In an important policy update affecting India’s military healthcare workforce, the Union government has amended existing service rules to recognize officers of the Military Nursing Service (MNS) as ex-servicemen. The change was introduced through a notification modifying the Ex-Servicemen (Re-employment in Central Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1979. The revision clarifies that commissioned […]

Austin, Texas: The University of Texas at Austin has appointed Dr Kavita Radhakrishnan, a Mumbai-born nurse scientist and academic leader, as the interim dean of its School of Nursing, effective March 11, 2026. The appointment places an Indian-origin scholar at the helm of one of the leading nursing education institutions in the United States. Dr […]

Bengaluru, India – In a historic moment for global nursing, Maria Victoria Juan, a distinguished Consultant at the Philippine Army Health Services and Colonel in the Reserve Force of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, has been crowned the winner of the Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2024. The glittering ceremony, held in Bengaluru, India, honored her […]

The prestigious Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award has revealed its top 10 finalists for 2024, selected from an overwhelming 78,000 applications worldwide. These exceptional nurses, hailing from various countries, have been recognized for their leadership, innovation, and outstanding contributions to healthcare, highlighting the critical role nurses play in shaping the future of global healthcare systems. Honoring Global Nursing Excellence […]

A monumental celebration is on the horizon as India marks its 76th year of Independence. In a heartfelt gesture, the Indian government has extended a special invitation to the nation’s unsung heroes – nurses – to join in the festivities at the iconic Red Fort in New Delhi. This momentous event not only commemorates India’s […]

Montreal, Canada – The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has unveiled a comprehensive historical account of its organization in a newly published book titled “The Global Voice of Nursing: A History of the International Council of Nurses from 1899 to 2022.” Authored by Lindsey Williamson, ICN’s Senior Communications Advisor, the book traces the evolution of […]

In a grand ceremony held at Rashtrapati Bhavan yesterday, the President, Smt Droupadi Murmu, bestowed the prestigious National Florence Nightingale Awards upon nursing professionals for the years 2022 and 2023. The event, organized by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India, served as a tribute to the exceptional contributions made by these […]

Chennai, June 16, 2023: The Kalaignar Centenary Super Specialty Hospital in Chennai witnessed a momentous occasion as four nurses joined Chief Minister M K Stalin to inaugurate the esteemed healthcare institution. Although President Droupadi Murmu had regrettably canceled her attendance, the ceremony highlighted the unwavering dedication of nurses and the resolve to deliver exceptional healthcare […]

In a recent statement, Dr. T. Dileep, President of the Indian Nursing Council, emphasized the crucial role of nurses in facilitating healthcare. Contrary to misconceptions, Dr. Dileep highlighted that nurses are not encroaching upon doctors’ responsibilities but rather playing a vital role in collaboration with doctors to provide efficient and effective care. Evidence of Nurses’ […]

दिल्ली में इंडिया हैबिटेट सेंटर में अंतर्राष्ट्रीय नर्स दिवस का जश्न मनाया गया, जिसमें कई गणमान्य व्यक्ति उपस्थित थे। सम्मानित अतिथियों में आशा शर्मा, कार्यकारी समिति सदस्य, और मुख्य अतिथि; वी. हेकाली झिमोमी, अतिरिक्त सचिव, परिवार कल्याण मंत्रालय, भारत सरकार; परिवार कल्याण मंत्रालय के स्वास्थ्य सेवा महानिदेशालय (डीजीएचएस) में नर्सिंग सलाहकार दीपिका खाखा; ऐ तनिमिज़ु, […]

The celebration of International Nurses Day took place at the India Habitat Centre in Delhi, with several dignitaries in attendance. The esteemed guests included Asha Sharma, Executive Committee Member, and Chief Guest; V. Hekali Zhimomi, Additional Secretary at the Ministry of Family Welfare, Government of India; Deepika Khakha, Nursing Advisor at the Directorate General of […]