India, July 11 -- LUCKNOW In a major step towards strengthening its healthcare delivery system, the Sanjay Gandhi Postgraduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) has announced the recruitment of 1,200 permanent nursing officers as part of its ongoing institutional expansion and restructuring efforts.

With many new departments and centres set to open in the coming months, officials say that strengthening the nursing cadre is critical to sustaining quality care.

"We are entering a phase of rapid departmental growth, and it is essential to have a dedicated and permanent workforce in place. Permanent staff not only bring a higher degree of accountability, but also ensure continuity in patient care," a senior SGPGI official told HT.

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