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Agartala, May 13 (IANS) Manik Saha on Wednesday said the Tripura government has accorded top priority to improving and expanding healthcare services across the state, leading to an 80 per cent reduction in the number of patients referred outside the state for treatment. The Chief Minister made the remarks while inaugurating the International Nurses Day celebration organised by the Health Department at Rabindra Shatabarshiki Bhavan in Agartala.Paying tribute to Florence Nightingale, Saha describe…

Gandhinagar, May 12 (IANS) Comparing healthcare systems in developed countries with India, Gujarat Health Minister Praful Pansheriya on Tuesday said that developed countries often face longer waiting times for treatment, while Gujarat’s public health system offers quicker access to care through services.​ He made the remarks while addressing the ‘International Nurses Day’ celebrations held at GMERS Medical College and Civil Hospital in Gandhinagar, where nursing staff, students, and senior h…

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) President Droupadi Murmu presented the National Florence Nightingale Awards 2026 to nursing personnel at Rashtrapati Bhavan on Monday, marking International Nurses Day to honour exceptional nursing professionals in India. Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare J.P. Nadda was also present during the occasion.The National Florence Nightingale Award, instituted by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, honours the dedication, compassion, and resilience that define …

New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) On International Nurses Day, Union Home Minister Amit Shah on Tuesday saluted nurses, who stand as a pillar of hope for the suffering. He also said that the nation takes pride in their contributions.HM Shah took to social media ‘X’ and said, “On International Nurses Day, I salute every nurse who stands as a pillar of hope for the suffering. Their selfless sewa and unwavering dedication is the true foundation of a healthy Bharat. The nation is proud of you.”International …