UHC 2030
2023 Engagement calendar
There are many ways to engage, advocate, and participate in the run-up to the September 2023 High-level meeting on UHC. Find more information and resources to use here.
ICN President Pamela Cipriano on UHCHLM
ICN President urges governments to take immediate action to put plans to make Universal Health Coverage back on track
The International Council of Nurses is calling on governments to take urgent action to protect, enlarge and re-energise the global nursing workforce so that Universal Health Coverage (UHC) can become a reality by the 2030 target date.
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UHC Action Agenda
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News
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
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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
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UHC2030
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
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WHO
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
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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