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  International Nurses Day 2026: Theme, history and why nurses remain vital in healthcare

  Events | May 12, 2026 8:01 IST

  From the role nurses play in healthcare systems to the global nursing shortage and the 2026 theme, here’s everything to know about International Nurses Day and why it continues to matter worldwide.

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  International Nurses Day 2025: Wishes, quotes, greetings, Facebook and WhatsApp messages

  Lifestyle | May 12, 2025 10:35 IST

  On May 12, 2025, International Nurses Day is observed to honour the compassion, care, and commitment of nurses everywhere. Send them warm greetings, motivational sayings, and WhatsApp status updates to express your gratitude and acknowledge their important contribution to healthcare.

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  Bahraich: Six nurses suspended for playing with monkey while on duty

  Uttar Pradesh | July 09, 2024 16:58 IST

  Six nurses have been suspended from Bahraich district hospital for allegedly making reels with a monkey while on duty. Also, orders for a departmental inquiry have been issued against them.

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  International Nurses Day 2024: 5 challenges faced by nurses; tips to overcome them

  Lifestyle | May 12, 2024 11:47 IST

  Know about the challenges confronting nurses on International Nurses Day 2024, along with effective strategies to overcome them. Learn invaluable tips to support and empower nursing professionals in their vital roles.

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  International Nurse Day 2023: How empathy by nurses plays a critical role in mental health disorders

  Health | May 12, 2023 11:57 IST

  This year, the theme for International Nurses Day is “Our Nurses. Our Future." As we celebrate this day, let's throw some light on how empathy by nurses plays a critical role in mental health disorders

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  International Nurses Day 2022: Wishes, History, Significance, Theme and Quotes

  Books & Culture | May 12, 2022 14:57 IST

  International Nurses Day 2022: Celebrate this day to mark the importance and the contribution of the nurses in today's time of COVID19. Know history, significance, theme, quotes, and other details about this day.

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  Goa to train paediatricians, nurses ahead of COVID third wave

  India | June 04, 2021 23:45 IST

  CM Pramod Sawant, who chaired the task force meeting here, said experts from state-run Goa Medical College and Hospital would begin training 120 paediatricians and a large number of nurses from Monday.

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  International Nurses Day: Abhishek Bachchan, Kajol, Sanjay, others salute Nurses for their efforts

  Celebrities | May 12, 2021 17:39 IST

  Commemorating the occasion of International Nurses Day, on Wednesday, Bollywood stars dedicated posts to all the nurses who are tirelessly working during the pandemic, thanking them for their commendable effort in fighting the pandemic.

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  International Nurses Day: Amit Shah praises nurses for their relentless service to mankind

  India | May 12, 2021 16:30 IST

  "We salute our nursing staff for their selfless care, devotion and commitment," Shah said on his Twitter account.

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  Punjab CM Amarinder Singh orders recruitment of nurses, technicians for medical colleges

  India | April 23, 2021 17:55 IST

  Punjab Chief Minister Amarinder Singh on Friday ordered immediate recruitment of 400 nurses and 140 technicians at government medical colleges, according to a statement. 

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  Watch: Dressed in PPE kits, doctors dance to cheer COVID patients

  News | April 17, 2021 22:00 IST

  Dressed in PPE kits, medical staff of a hospital in Gujarat's Vadodara was seen dancing in front of COVID patients.

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  35 Delhi AIIMS staff including doctors, nurses test Covid positive

  News | April 09, 2021 18:00 IST

  At least 35 staff members of the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) have been found positive for coronavirus. The staff includes doctors and nurses. On Thursday, the national capital reported over 7,400 cases of Covid-19 at a time when the country is going through the second wave of coronavirus.

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  35 AIIMS staff members including doctors, nurses test Covid positive

  India | April 09, 2021 16:06 IST

  At least 35 staff members of the All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS) have been found positive for coronavirus. The staff includes doctors and nurses.

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  Indefinite strike by AIIMS Nurses Union leaves patients' relatives worried

  News | December 15, 2020 18:17 IST

  Nurses Union at AIIMS announced indefinites strike over their demands including Sixth Central Pay Commission. Services took a hit after the strike.

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  'Inappropriate and unfortunate', says AIIMS director as around 5,000 nurses go on strike

  India | December 14, 2020 23:09 IST

  The All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) Nurses Union went on an indefinite strike from Monday over their long pending demands, including those with regard to the Sixth Central Pay Commission and against contractual appointments, even as AIIMS director appealed them to call off their agitation and return to work.

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  Delhi nurses protest against govt hospital after being sacked

  News | July 20, 2020 19:00 IST

  Nurses protested against the Janakpuri Super Speciality Hospital and Delhi Government on July 20. Protestors accused hospital authorities of getting work done during the pandemic but did not offer them permanent jobs.

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  IndiGo to give 25 per cent discount on airfare to doctors and nurses till year-end

  Business | July 02, 2020 14:56 IST

  IndiGo said on Thursday it will give a 25 percent discount on the airfare to doctors and nurses till the end of 2020 as they are at the forefront of the battle against the coronavirus pandemic.

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  French hospital workers protest demanding better pay amid coronavirus situation

  World | June 17, 2020 10:55 IST

  Doctors, nurses among other hospital workers protested across France on Tuesday to demand better pay and more investment in the country’s public hospital system, and police fired tear gas at troublemakers on the sidelines of the protest march in Paris.

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  PIL in HC for bringing back 56 pregnant nurses stranded in Saudi Arabia

  India | May 16, 2020 15:05 IST

  A PIL has been moved in the Delhi High Court seeking directions to the Centre to bring back 56 pregnant nurses stranded in Saudi Arabia due to the coronavirus-induced lockdown.

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  International Nurses Day 2020: Know history, theme, wishes, WhatsApp messages to wish medical staff

  Books & Culture | May 12, 2020 10:42 IST

  International Nurses Day 2020 is special because it marks the 200th birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale who is known to be the founder of modern nursing.