Pakistan to send qualified nurses to address shortage of health care professionals in New York — minister

Pakistan to send qualified nurses to address shortage of health care professionals in New York — minister

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Sat, 2024-07-06 16:39

ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Interior Mohsin Naqvi said on Saturday Pakistan would take immediate steps to send qualified nurses to the United States for employment while holding a meeting with Deputy Speaker of the New York State Assembly Phil Ramos in Islamabad.
New York’s health care system was severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, which led to a critically stretched workforce. Projections indicate the nursing shortage in New York could reach nearly 40,000 by 2030, prompting legislative measures to expedite the training and deployment of nurses.

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