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ICN calls for health workers and civilians to be protected in Israel and Gaza conflict
ICN has joined with colleagues in the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) in calling for all parties in the Israel and Gaza conflict to respect and protect access to healthcare, and ensure the safety of civilians and health workers.
16 October 2023
World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) statement on Israel and Palestine conflict : all parties must respect and protect access to healthcare
The World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) is calling for all parties to the conflict in Israel and Gaza to respect their legal obligations under international humanitarian law to protect and respect access to healthcare and ensure the safety of civilians and healthcare workers.
13 October 2023
On United Nations International Day of the Girl Child, ICN celebrates the continuing success of its Girl Child Education Fund
In 2011 the United Nations General Assembly declared October 11 as the International Day of the Girl Child to recognize girls’ rights and the unique challenges they face around the world, to promote their empowerment and the fulfilment of their human rights.
11 October 2023
ICN says UN declaration on Universal Health Care sends powerful message: “primary health care and nursing are catalysts for change”
At the UNGA High-Level Meeting in New York last week, world leaders discussed critical health issues including pandemic prevention, preparedness and response and tuberculosis and approved a new Political Declaration on Universal Health Coverage.
28 September 2023
ICN and the National League for Nursing focus on prioritising investment in nursing education
ICN is launching a new global education expert advisory committee with the National League for Nursing, that will focus on prioritising investment in nursing education.
27 September 2023
ICN President calls for resilient health systems at UN High Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response
The President of ICN, Dr Pamela Cipriano addressed the United Nations High Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response held on 20 September.
21 September 2023
ICN President says Universal Health Coverage will only be achieved by 2030 if there is a dramatic increase in investment in nursing
ICN President Dr Cipriano has stated that nursing holds the key to changes that must be made to health systems if the goal of UHC is to become a reality by the WHO's deadline of 2030.
19 September 2023
ICN CEO: “Not enough to listen to patients, we must act on what they say to really improve patient safety and quality care”
Ahead of World Patient Day (17 September), ICN CEO Howard Catton is calling for urgent action on patient safety to back-up the World Health Organization’s new charter on patient safety rights.
15 September 2023
The future of nursing and digital health: new ICN position statement highlights opportunities and risks
A new position statement by ICN highlights the ways in which the digital technology revolution supports the rapid and positive transformation of health care systems and facilitates the delivery of nursing care and how people engage with their health and wellness.
1 September 2023
Howard Catton and former President Judith Shamian say nursing leaders must increase their influence in policymaking at the highest level
In recent years many nurses have gained access to positions in policymaking arenas that have increased the influence of the profession and improved outcomes for patients and their families, but in many cases the voices of such nurses are not listened to, and they are not given the power, funding and resources they need to optimise the positive effects of a well-supported nursing workforce.
31 August 2023
Chief Nurse Blog: Nursing Matters August 2023
ICN’s stated mission is to represent the global nursing workforce, promote nurses’ wellbeing and advocate for health in every aspect of human life.
28 August 2023
New ICN position statement highlights safe staffing and health workforce safety as priority areas for patient safety
Highlighting that ”Patient harm from unsafe care is one of the leading causes of death and disability globally and a growing public health challenge”, a new position statement released by ICN calls on governments to substantially increase investment and recruitment, development and training and retention of the health workforce, particularly in low- and middle-income countries, as a critical action to reduce patient harm and advance patient safety.
24 August 2023