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According to an official press release, M. Periyasamy, chief civil surgeon, presented the 2025 Florence Nightingale Appreciation Award to nurses.
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The Hindu
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- The Hindu
Govt. hospital in Alangudi gets NQAS, Kayakalp certification
The Government Hospital in Alangudi, Pudukkottai District, has been awarded the National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) and Kayakalp certification for the year 2025-26. According to an official press release, as part of the NQAS assessment, a team of officials from Hyderabad, Thiruvananthapuram, and Visakhapatnam inspected the hospital, and enquired about professional knowledge, service, cleanliness, and the performance of its 13 departments. NQAS was instituted by the National Health and Family Welfare Department in 2013 to promote quality healthcare services in government hospitals and primary health centres. The standards are vetted by the National Society for Quality in External Health Care Quality Association. Kayakalp, a national initiative by the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, aimed at promoting cleanliness, hygiene, and infection control in public healthcare facilities, has been rolled out in secondary and primary care facilities in Tamil Nadu through the Directorate of Medical and Rural Health Services and the Directorate of Public Health and Preventive Medicine, respectively. M. Periyasamy, chief medical officer, said that these programmes had resulted in fewer hospital-acquired infections, early recovery, and discharge of patients in healthy conditions, indirectly improving the doctor-patient relationship.
Time of India
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- Time of India
UAE adds more professionals to Golden Visa list: 6 key things you should know
A fresh wave of reforms is reshaping residency rights in the United Arab Emirates, as the country moves to widen the gates of its prestigious Golden Visa programme. Announced in May 2025, the latest expansion brings five new professional categories into the fold, a clear signal that the UAE is doubling down on its ambition to attract global talent across sectors beyond traditional finance and tech. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Healthcare workers, private educators, digital creators, e-sports professionals, and luxury yacht owners can now access a 10-year, self-sponsored residency, complete with family sponsorship, under one of the Gulf's most liberalised immigration frameworks. The move is part of a broader economic transformation strategy aimed at positioning the UAE as a destination for long-term settlement, not just short-term opportunity. Below is a breakdown of what's changing, who qualifies, and why the policy matters. Nurses with over 15 years of service now qualify Timed with International Nurses Day, Dubai Health confirmed that long-serving nurses with at least 15 years of continuous experience are now eligible for the Golden Visa. The announcement, made under the directive of Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, acknowledges the vital role of frontline health workers and supports the emirate's medical tourism ambitions. According to the Dubai Health Authority, Dubai hosts more than 3.7 million medical tourists annually, a figure expected to rise in the coming years. Private school and university educators included Teachers and university faculty in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah have also been brought under the Golden Visa umbrella. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and the Department of Knowledge (RAK DOK) will oversee the implementation, which aims to retain top educational talent in a system ranked among the world's top ten by UNESCO. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Eligible educators will be permitted to sponsor their families, providing a stable, long-term pathway that contrasts with more restrictive visa regimes in neighbouring countries. Digital creators get a visa track of their own Filmmakers, content creators, and digital influencers now have access to an independent visa track through Creators HQ. Announced at the 1 Billion Followers Summit, this pathway does not require employer sponsorship, making it especially attractive to freelancers and digital entrepreneurs. Dubai's creative economy currently contributes an estimated $2 billion per year, according to the Department of Economic Development, a figure expected to grow as digital-first talent relocates to the emirate. E-sports professionals join the list With the gaming industry booming across the region, professionals over the age of 25 working in e-sports and game development are now eligible for long-term residency. Applications can be made through Dubai's DPG33 initiative, with mandatory accreditation from Dubai Culture. Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism has adopted a similar model. According to Statista, the UAE's gaming sector is valued at $1.8 billion, while Esports Insider reports that Abu Dhabi hosts around 20% of global gaming events. Luxury yacht owners and executives now eligible Under the new Golden Quay initiative, Abu Dhabi has opened the visa programme to yacht owners with vessels exceeding 40 meters in length and executives within the luxury maritime sector. The inclusion reflects the emirate's push to grow its $1.2 billion maritime tourism economy, according to AD Ports. Visa holders under this category are eligible to sponsor family members, further incentivising long-term residence and investment. Streamlined application, global edge The Golden Visa programme remains self-sponsored and application-based, with a streamlined process handled through the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP). Processing takes roughly 30 days, considerably shorter than similar skilled migration schemes in Australia or Singapore. Applicants must provide proof of qualifications, professional contributions, or ownership, depending on their category. Family sponsorship is available across most tracks, reinforcing the UAE's long-term settlement model. Aligned with vision 2030 The expansion forms a key pillar of the UAE's Vision 2030, which targets the attraction of 100,000 skilled professionals to drive innovation-led growth. CBRE data shows non-oil sectors contributed 8% GDP growth in 2024, gains now reinforced by talent acquisition across healthcare, education, gaming, and luxury tourism. 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Business Standard
26-05-2025
- Business Standard
Rs 30,000 to Rs 3 lakh: More Indian nurses going abroad to earn 5x more
Indian nurses are increasingly seeking employment opportunities abroad, driven by a global shortage of healthcare professionals and the promise of better pay and working conditions. Countries like Germany, Ireland, Malta, the UAE, and Belgium are actively recruiting Indian nurses, offering competitive salaries and additional perks. For instance data provided by BorderPlus, a workforce mobility platform, shows a nurse in Germany can expect an initial monthly salary of €2,700 (approximately Rs 2.6 lakh), which can rise to €3,300 (around Rs 3.2 lakh) post-licensure—significantly higher than the Rs 20,000–40,000 typically earned in Indian private hospitals . This trend is facilitated by agencies like BorderPlus, which assist nurses in securing overseas positions. The demand for Indian nurses is particularly high in areas such as critical care, geriatrics, and prenatal services . To attract more professionals, several countries have eased entry requirements, including language proficiency and licensing exams. Earlier this month, BorderPlus announced a commitment of Rs 10 crore in scholarships over the next two years to support Indian nurses pursuing international careers. The initiative, revealed on International Nurses Day, is aimed at helping deserving and aspiring nurses navigate global career pathways by addressing barriers such as exam costs, documentation challenges, and lack of structured guidance. To support this initiative on the ground, BorderPlus also inaugurated its first regional Training and Support Centre in Kochi. The facility currently supports over 120 candidates and plans to expand its capacity to more than 500. Services include in-person exam preparation, counselling, and documentation support. Digital offerings from the Kochi centre will further extend assistance to nurses across Kerala and neighbouring states. The centre is operated by a local franchisee partner, with enrolments already underway. The company will also introduce digital-first solutions to streamline hiring, improve language training and ensure seamless integration for healthcare professionals. However, this migration has implications for India's healthcare system. With a nurse-to-population ratio of 1.96 per 1,000, India falls short of the WHO's recommended 3 per 1,000 . The exodus of nurses exacerbates this shortage, particularly in rural and underserved areas. Experts suggest that improving domestic working conditions, offering competitive salaries, and expanding training facilities are essential steps to retain nursing talent within the country . Citing figures from the regulatory body Indian Nursing Council, Association of Healthcare Providers (India) director general Dr Girdhar Gyani said last week there are more than 33 lakh nursing personnel registered in the country but this figure is dismal given India's 1.3 billion population. ''With 1.96 nurses per 1,000 population, India falls short of the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended rate of three nurses per 1,000 population,'' he was quoted as saying by PTI. Director of the Ujala Cygnus Group of Hospitals, Dr Shuchin Bajaj told PTI, "While the shortage of nurses and their massive emigration to foreign countries is a cause for worry, there is a need to train them at home, especially amid the advent of health tech and other technologies." "The challenges are more persistent in Tier-2 and 3 cities, where there is a lack of a trained healthcare force despite the establishment of state-of-the-art hospitals or health facilities. Apart from that, the nursing community also looks forward to greater support from the government," he added. Why are Indian nurses in demand overseas? Indian nurses are in demand because of their strong clinical skills, English proficiency, and willingness to relocate. Agencies like BorderPlus help them transition smoothly by arranging jobs, visas, and even language training. How much do they earn overseas? Germany: Starting salary of €2,700/month (₹2.6 lakh), increasing to €3,300 (₹3.2 lakh) after licensure Ireland: Offers €1,700–2,500/month (₹1.7–2.5 lakh) Malta and ???????? Belgium offer similar packages UAE: Starting salaries around ₹75,000–1.5 lakh/month, plus tax-free income and perks According to Kerala government-run Overseas Development and Employment Promotion Consultants (ODEPC), the salary offers from Dubai have more than doubled from 4,000-5,000 dirhams (Rs 80,000- Rs 1 lakh) to 10,000-12,000 dirhams (Rs 2 lakh-2.4 lakh). In comparison, many private hospitals in India pay just ₹20,000–40,000/month. For nurses, this is a no-brainer. It is estimated that Germany will need an additional 150,000 nurses in 2025. To overcome the shortage, there is an urgent need for structured and transparent hiring pathways to ensure a sustainable healthcare workforce in the region. To meet such growing demand, Germany aims to recruit 500,000 nurses by 2030, which facilitates ethical and structured migration pathways for healthcare workers. In April 2025, BorderPlus has acquired German healthcare recruitment firm Onea Care. With this acquisition, the company aims to formalise Germany's fragmented healthcare recruitment sector by facilitating skilled talent from India through "transparent and trustworthy" routes. Prior to the acquisition, Onea was sourcing talent from markets like Brazil, North Africa, Indonesia, Turkey, the Middle East, and Philippines. Now, the company will start positioning India as its primary market for sourcing candidates. 'It (the acquisition) also allows us to expand our sourcing to markets where Onea was operational in. We will now have multi-sourcing ability into Germany, which gives us more diversity and prevents over-indexing on the Indian market,' said Mayank Kumar, founder of BorderPlus.
