{
  "id": 17111184,
  "title": "Zamfara Inducts 632 Newly Recruited Nurses, Midwives",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/zamfara-inducts-632-newly-recruited-nurses-midwives",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-29T17:51:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Daily Trust",
    "slug": "daily-trust",
    "url": "https://dailytrust.com/zamfara-inducts-632-newly-recruited-nurses-midwives/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Zamfara State Hospital Services Management Board recently concluded a three-day induction program for 632 newly recruited nurses and midwives. This initiative aims to bolster the healthcare workforce and enhance service delivery within the state's hospitals. The program was designed to familiarize the new health workers with relevant policies, regulations, professional ethics, and operational procedures governing healthcare delivery in public facilities. Alhaji Mustapha Abdulkadir Marafa, the board's executive secretary, praised Governor Dauda Lawal for prioritizing the health sector, specifically by increasing personnel to tackle staffing shortages in public hospitals. Marafa highlighted that this recruitment represents a significant step in strengthening the existing workforce and elevating the standard of healthcare services across Zamfara. He emphasized that the new entrants should exhibit dedication, discipline, compassion, and professionalism in their duties. Additionally, Marafa advised them to apply the knowledge and skills gained during the induction to their daily responsibilities. The three-day program included sessions on professional conduct, hospital administration, patient care, infection prevention and control, teamwork, and other crucial facets of efficient healthcare delivery.",
  "summary": "The Zamfara State Hospital Services Management Board (HSMB) has organised a three-day induction programme for 632 newly recruited nurses and midwives as part of efforts to strengthen the healthcare workforce and improve service delivery. The programme was designed to familiarise the new health workers with the policies, regulations, professional ethics and operational procedures guiding…",
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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."
}