{
  "id": 16685444,
  "title": "Johor Gleneagles Hospital expands university partnerships to nurture future nurses",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/27/johor-gleneagles-hospital-expands-university-partnerships-to-nurture",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-27T00:50:36.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/business/feature/2026/10/1564368/johor-gleneagles-hospital-expands-university-partnerships-nurture"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Johor Gleneagles Hospital aims to broaden its partnerships with universities to provide more scholarships for students pursuing nursing careers. This initiative builds on their current collaborations with Nilai University and Universiti Selangor under their Nursing Sponsorship Programme. Students selected for the programme receive financial support, including tuition fees, monthly allowances, and medical benefits throughout their studies. The programme also offers a pathway to employment at the hospital upon graduation, with 51 graduates already joining since its start in 2022. The hospital's COO, Thanabalan Muthaliar, emphasized the importance of investing in early talent development to build the future nursing workforce. The hospital commits to expanding partnerships with more educational institutions to create opportunities for aspiring nurses, providing them with exposure to specialized care, clinical skill enhancement, and continuous professional development. As part of IHH Healthcare Malaysia's network, Johor Gleneagles Hospital contributes to the group's efforts to develop healthcare professionals capable of meeting patient and community needs across Malaysia.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Johor Gleneagles Hospital plans to expand its partnerships with universities and educational institutions to offer more sponsorship opportunities to students pursuing nursing careers.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}