Tamil NaduWednesday, 16 September 2026·Hindu Tamil Thisai

Tamil Nadu moves to fill over 4,000 nursing vacancies in government hospitals

Tamil Nadu Health Minister Arunraj said steps are being taken to fill more than 4,000 nursing vacancies in government hospitals.

Key highlights

Direct fact

In September 2026, Tamil Nadu Health Minister Arunraj said steps were being taken to fill more than 4,000 nursing vacancies in government hospitals, while speaking at the 192nd induction event of Chennai Medical College.

Key specifics

  • The vacancy figure mentioned was more than 4,000 nursing posts.
  • The statement was made at the 192nd induction event of Chennai Medical College.
  • For the 2026-27 academic year, new MBBS students were welcomed with white coats and stethoscopes.
  • A medical education video production studio was inaugurated at a cost of ₹23.40 lakh.
  • According to the minister, 15,933 dengue cases had been reported in the year so far.

Exam lens

TNPSC health administration question, 4,000+ nursing vacancies, ₹23.40 lakh studio, 15,933 dengue cases, Chennai Medical College, 2026-27 academic year.

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