Pakistan Army has announced commission for trained nurses in Armed Forces Nursing Service (AFNS). The trained nures wil be selected in the rank of Lieutenant. However, only famale candidates can apply. Female candidates having any of following qualifications can apply but preference will be given to qualified post basic specialized courses i.e ICU, OT, CCU etc from a hospital/institute recognized by PNC. Nursing Diploma and Midwifery OR Generic BSN OR Post (RN) B.Sc Moreover, addmissions in BScN are also announced on the basis of FSc. The selected candidates will get four years Training at AFPGMI Rawalpindi, CMH Lahore, CMH Kharian, CMH Multan, CMH Quetta and PNS Shifa Karachi. On completion of successful training, shall be granted Commission in the rank of Lieutenant. According to the sources, the last date to apply is 28th July, 2017 The official website link is https://www.joinpakarmy.gov.pk/ For Registration Form of AFNS click here . Fo...
By: Shabir Hussain Jhatial The Ministry of Health, in collaboration with UNICEF, WHO, Pakistan Paediatric Association, and MAP, has launched a 4-Day Emergency Obstetric & Neonatal Care (EmONC) Masters Training Workshop in Islamabad. This initiative aims to address Pakistan’s high maternal and neonatal mortality rates, which are among the highest globally. Background Statistics:- Maternal Mortality Rate: 186/100,000, Neonatal Mortality Rate: 42/1000, Stillbirth Rate: 30 per 1,000 live births Workshop Objectives: -Equip top leadership of gynecologists and midwives with necessary skills and knowledge to address -Improve healthcare services and reduce mortality rates -Integrate new Emergency Neonatal Care (ENCC) materials developed with Laerdal Global Health and the American Academy of Pediatrics while the critical training was facilitated two Midwives teachers from Norway Ms. Patricia Titulier and Ms. Julia both Midwife Instructors. Trainer Midwives & Trainees Besid...