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Health Ministry partners with WHO on policy priorities for nursing sector

New Delhi, Nov 12 (UNI) To strengthen policy dialogue and advance reforms in the nursing and midwifery sector, the union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, in collaboration with the World Health Organisation (WHO) and Jhpiego, convened a three-day National Consultation and Experience Sharing Workshop on nursing policy priorities and best practices in India in Delhi from Wednesday.
The Ministry noted that the consultation aimed to examine the ongoing initiatives, identify emerging challenges, and share innovative models to strengthen nursing governance, education, and workforce management, aligning with India's health sector priorities and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
During the meeting, participants deliberated on policy priorities such as equitable workforce distribution, quality assurance in education and training institutions, leadership development, and career progression opportunities for nursing professionals.
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