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According to WHO Press release, a fake Yellow fever vacine "AMARIL" is currently in circulation in South East Asia. The information was made known to the  World Health Organization through a Senegalese Institute.

An African America Nurse claims she was fired back in 2012 based on her colour (Race). She and her lawyer also claimed they have enough evidence to proof their claim. The Jury handling the case has ordered for a proper investigation to find out if nurse wheeler was fired based on four mistakes she made during a 12hour shift in ICU unit of Medstar Georgetown University Teaching Hospital or as a claimed by the hospital. Downlaod the pdf copy of the lawsuit  after the jump.

Internationally educated nurses must complete credential assessment, licensing exams, and professional preparation before working as registered nurses in Canada. Are you a Registered Nurse in Kenya dreaming of working overseas? Canada continues to be one of the most attractive destinations for internationally educated nurses due to its strong healthcare system, competitive salaries, and excellent working conditions. One of the institutions that has helped internationally educated nurses prepare for Canadian licensing exams is OMNI College , which offers specialized training programmes designed to support nurses transitioning to practice in Canada. Why Canada Needs Internationally Educated Nurses Canada is currently facing a significant nursing shortage, and internationally educated nurses (IENs) are increasingly needed to fill workforce gaps. According to Canadian health workforce reports: Thousands of nursing positions remain unfilled across provinces Aging ...

A bill which is at its third and final reading in the Welsh house will empower registered nurses to make staffing decisions in their various hospitals rather than the nursing agencies. This comes as a result of the current nurse to patient ratio which clinical nurses have in most cases augured they should be the one who have the first hand experience of what it should be. The bill is said to be supported by all political parties! "This will improve patient" care  said the Director RCN Wales Tina Donnelly. Read the full statement after the jump.

The Institute for Nursing Research and Practice of the Paracelsus Medical University in Salzburg has been designated as a WHO Collaborating Centre. On 12 January 2016, WHO Director General Dr Margaret Chan appointed ICN Board member, Professor Jürgen Osterbrink, as Director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing Research and Education with a focus on Health Care Research in particular on Palliative Care.  More about this to come stay tuned!!

The International Council of Nurses (ICN) announced on January 14th 2016 announced the appointment of Howard Catton as the new ICN Nurs ing and Health Policy Consultant focusing primarily on socio - economic issues (SEW) . Howard is currently Head of Policy and International Affairs at the Royal College of Nu rsing (RCN) , UK. He will take up his new position at ICN in April 2016.  Mr Howard speaking after the appointment said "I am delighted to be joining ICN at a time of both significant challenge and opportunity for the nursing profession around the world,” said Howard Catton. “By improving the working lives of nurses we also enhance the safety and quality of care for patients. By increasing the engagement and influence of clinical staff and leaders in policy and political decision making  we will also make the right decisions for the populations and communities that we serve" Read the full press r...

  ICN Press Release ...Geneva, Switzerland, 22 January 2016 - The International Council of Nurses (ICN) today announced the invitation for applications to attend the 2016 Global Nursing Leadership Institute (GNLI). Interested nurses in senior or executive level positions from across the world can access all information and application forms on http://leadership.icn.ch/gnli/ . The 2016 GNLI will take place from 17-23 September 2016 in Geneva, Switzerland, where ICN is headquartered. Read more after the jump.