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International experts to discuss impact of non-communicable diseases at ICN Congress 2023 in Montreal
The ICN Congress 2023 -among others - will highlight the impact of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) and the importance of promoting and enabling healthier communities with discussions led by two international nursing leaders: Radha Saini of WHO and Prof. Patricia M. Davidson of the Univ. of Wollongong, Australia
11 January 2023
Taliban’s banning of women from university education is giant step backward for Afghanistan equality, healthcare & economy
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is deeply concerned by the Taliban’s decision to ban women from university education, calling it a giant step backward for gender equality, health and economic development in Afghanistan.
21 December 2022
Inspirational speakers from across the globe to headline ICN Congress 2023
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) and the Canadian Nurses Association (CNA) are proud to announce an incredible line up of inspirational speakers from across the globe for its 29th Congress to be held in Montreal, 1-5 July 2023. Many more speakers will be announced in 2023!
21 December 2022
Chief Nurse Blog: Nursing Matters December 2022
Leveraging Nursing Leaders Local to Global
19 December 2022
ICN welcomes the appointment of Amelia Tuipulotu as WHO’s new Chief Nursing Officer
ICN has welcomed the swift appointment by the World Health Organization of Dr Amelia Latu Afuhaamango Tuipulotu as its Chief Nursing Officer
14 December 2022
ICN warns that Universal Health Coverage will be a missed goal without immediate investment in nurses
ICN is warning governments that the aim of providing Universal Health Coverage by 2030 will not be achieved unless they take immediate and drastic action to recruit and retain millions more nurses
12 December 2022
ICN President praises WHO Chief Nurse’s achievements and eagerly awaits appointment of successor
WHO has announced that several senior staff will be completing their terms at the end of November, including WHO CNO, Elizabeth Iro. At a recent meeting, ICN President Dr Pamela Cipriano and WHO Director-General Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus discussed the importance of nursing leadership across WHO’s work and Dr Cipriano was assured that the position of WHO CNO would remain.
5 December 2022
“The nurse´s nurse and the force of nature”
In memory of Dr Virginia K. Saba, RN, FAAN, FACMI EdD, Honorary PhD, DS, LL (1926-2021)
1 December 2022