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ICN President Dr @jlcobosserrano, accompanied by ICN CEO @HowardCatton, met with @WHO leaders Dr Yukiko Nakatani and Dr @AfuhaAmelia to strengthen partnership and address critical #globalhealth issues. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/46iZfJF

With almost 50% of #nursing associations around the world seeing an increase in #nurses leaving the profession retention must be a top policy priority and why the WHA decision to accelerate progress on the global nursing strategy is so critical. Read the full survey results bit.ly/3Vor3XO

Link to and text of the emergency resolution passed by the worlds National Nursing Association’s at the recent @ICNurses Council of Nursing Representatives. Healthcare, healthcare workers and journalists are #NotATarget
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#nurses and #healthworkers also experiencing scarcity of food, extreme hunger & fatigue and cases of fainting at work all reported to Int Council Nurses in recent days plus unpaid salaries and very high food prices #ceasefire

No universal health coverage without #nurses #BMJEditorial bmj.com/content/390/... @bmj.com @howardcatton.bsky.social @who.int #SoWN2025 #SoWN #nursing

Safe Vaccine Administration This book equips nurses and midwives with a role in providing vaccination and immunisation services with the information they need to practice safely.

Huge thanks @howardcatton.bsky.social supporting our new book with the foreword link.springer.com/book/10.1007..., practical guidance on safe vaccines administration, written for and by nurses and midwives. Vaccination is essential for public health #vaccineswork @helenebedford.bsky.social

Resurgence of old diseases on agenda for global nursing conference in Calgary | CBC News As Alberta endures its worst year for measles since the 1970s, public health nurses from around the world are gathered in Calgary to discuss how to curb the resurgence of old diseases, among other glo...

ICN CEO quoted in a @CBC article highlighting the critical role of #nurses in tackling the resurgence of #vaccine-preventable diseases like measles, both in Canada and globally.

Read the full article here! bit.ly/44ROtKV

#gnphconf2025 #GlobalHealth

The @WHO has reported “mass starvation” and a “deadly surge in malnutrition-related deaths” caused by aid blockades with a quarter of #Gaza’s population facing famine-like conditions.
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#nursing #nurses #nursesforpeace

World Health Organization Advances Deep Staff Cuts - Unclear How Strategic Priorities Will Be Reflected  - Health Policy Watch The World Health Organization has reduced its global headcount by about 221 people since January, down to 9,231 as compared to 9452 at the start of

ICN CEO says @WHO must ensure that organization’s restructuring takes account of breadth of workforce + #nursing interventions needed to address the current global shortfall of 6 million #nurses + projected 11 million #health worker gap by 2030. Read full @HealthPolicyW article here ➡️ bit.ly/3TFqyb9

International nurse recruitment branded a ‘great global rip-off’ | Nursing Times Read about calls for the creation of an international wealth fund to support countries exporting more nurses than they can afford.

The UK is among a group of wealthy nations saving billions by recruiting nurses from poor nations, which are seeing as little as $1,000 per nurse. This practice has been dubbed a 'ripoff' by an organisation representing nurses around the world.

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ICN President Dr José Luis Cobos Serrano @jlcobosserrano calls for #health equity and justice as vulnerable nations lose hundreds of thousands of #nurses to aggressive recruitment by wealthy countries. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3GnXZvR

ICN CEO @HowardCatton welcomes the @UN Special Rapporteur’s report recognizing #health and care workers as #humanrights defenders, and calls for urgent enforcement of legal protections for those on the front lines. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4ldS5fK

New @intcouncilofnurses.bsky.social definition of Nurse and Nursing

Vigil held for nurses working in war zones | Nursing Times Read about a commemoration held at ICN Congress 2025 for nurses working in war and humanitarian disaster zones.

Nurses working in war zones across the world have spoken about the challenges they face on a daily basis, as a vigil was held in their honour.

#ICN2025

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UK nurses 'not isolated' from global health issues | Nursing Times Read an interview with International Council of Nurses (ICN) chief executive Howard Catton reflecting on ICN Congress 2025.

The head of an international nursing body has called on nurses from all countries to pay attention to global crises like climate change and war, no matter how far removed they may seem.

#ICN2025

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📢Exciting news! ICN releases a new, comprehensive definition of a #nurse and #nursing, providing an authoritative articulation of the profession’s scope, identity and contribution to global #health. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/400WdHo

“It’s Europes work to serve you” Thank you @vonderleyen for your powerful message and your thanks to the worlds nurses @ICNurses #ICN2025

Looking forward to welcoming our @ICNurses Association leaders to the Council of Nursing Representatives meeting tomorrow. The team can barely contain their excitement!#ICN2025

During World War I, Amelia Earhart volunteered as a nurse and she looked after combat pilots who shared their experiences with her, ultimately sparking her interest in aviation.

At the @WHO #WHA78, ICN urges governments to use #SOWN report data, implement its policy recommendations & invest boldly in #nursing to tackle shortages & strengthen #health systems.

➡️ ICN statements: bit.ly/3Hkkkuc
➡️ SOWN report: bit.ly/4mfKP4a

In the latest @SafeguardingHC report, ICN CEO @HowardCatton warns of the alarming rise in violence against #nurses and #healthcare workers. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4mmt6rX

New report from the @SafeguardingHC supports ICN’s warnings that illegal attacks on #healthcare have become normalized in conflict. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4mmt6rX

Global media outlets across all regions are highlighting key #SOWN findings on worrying trends in inequitable #nurse migration patterns & unequal distribution of #nurses — urgent action is needed!

➡️SOWN report: bit.ly/4mfKP4a
➡️#IND2025 report: bit.ly/42XCR87

Official launch of State of the World's Nursing report 2025 On International Nurses Day 2025, WHO and partners host the global launch of the State of the World’s Nursing 2025 report.  The launch event features WHO lead author Dr Carey McCarthy presenting the m...

On #IND2025 @WHO and ICN with other partners will host the global launch of the State of the World’s #Nursing 2025 report (#SOWN). The webinar will feature ICN CEO @HowardCatton and will cover why #SOWN is important to #nurses globally. Join the webinar! bit.ly/438et2x

Happy #IMD2025 to #Midwives right around the world and thank you for your vital and unique contributions to maternal, newborn and family health and this year especially remembering those who have who have supported new life in places of danger, conflict and disasters.

Happy International Workers’ Day #MayDay everyone. Preparing today for release of next State of the Worlds Nursing report with WHO CNO and Workforce Director Amelia and Jim on 12 May #IND2025

Pope Francis: Become guardians of life and earth with contemplation and care - Vatican News Continuing his catechesis on the current pandemic in the light of the Church’s social doctrine, the Pope at his weekly General Audience on Wednesday ...

In his 2020 message to #nurses #PopeFrancis referred to them as “guardians of life” and connected caring for each other with caring for the planet “our common home”. Care and compassion have never been more needed or important to our world. RIP

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Between 25-42% of nurses experienced a real decrease in their pay since ‘21 accorsing to @ICNurses global survey of nursing associations.For between 42-65% pay stayed the same. As we know this for many is already from a low base. The worlds nurses need a pay rise.