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ICN condemns fatal attack on nurse in DRC and warns of deadly risks from health misinformation
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) expresses its deepest condolences following the killing of a nurse and serious injury of another health worker while responding to an Ebola alert in Bafwasende, Tshopo province, Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). ICN stands alongside their families, colleagues and the DRC nursing community, recognising that other nursing colleagues have also lost their lives in previous attacks.
29 October 2026
ICN President attends international colloquium and discusses Brazilian nursing priorities with Cofen
The President of the International Council of Nurses (ICN), Dr José Luis Cobos Serrano, is taking part in the XIX Pan American Nursing Research Colloquium, held from 26 to 30 October in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo, Brazil. The event brings together researchers and international leaders under the theme “Nursing Research and Implementation Science: Sustainable Solutions to Strengthen the Workforce and Health Systems.”
29 October 2026
ICN asks WHO leadership candidates to turn support for nursing into action
The International Council of Nurses (ICN), representing the voice of more than 30 million nurses worldwide, the largest group of health care professionals, has written to all currently disclosed candidates for Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO), asking them to set out how they would strengthen nursing’s authority, resources and influence within the Organization and across global health.
15 October 2026
Next generation of nurses gains new voice at WHO: ICN Alliance selected for Youth Council
Young and emerging nurses have gained a stronger voice in global health decision-making as the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Alliance of Student and Early Career Nurses joins the WHO Youth Council.
14 October 2026
Nurses supporting the daughters of nurses: ICN report highlights lasting impact of girls’ education fund
To mark the International Day of the Girl Child, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) is publishing its Girl Child Education Fund (GCEF) 2025 Activity Report, highlighting how nurses are helping orphaned daughters of nurses stay in school, build confidence and pursue their ambitions.
11 October 2026
New ICN report highlights nurses’ impact on global policy and turns WHA commitments into action
Le rôle des infirmières dans l’élaboration des politiques est essentiel pour faire progresser les objectifs mondiaux en matière de santé, selon un rapport publié le 9 octobre 2026 par le Conseil International des Infirmières (CII).
9 October 2026
ICN Update September 2026
Welcome to the ICN Monthly Update! We are pleased to offer a summary of our endeavors, achievements, and notable events. We invite you to explore the latest developments, discoveries, and highlights within our community. Thank you for choosing to stay informed and engaged with us through our Monthly Update!
2 October 2026
Registration now open for ICN Congress 2027 in Taipei!
Registration for the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress 2027, the world’s largest international gathering of nurses, opened today on our Congress Website!
1 October 2026
No pandemic preparedness without workforce: ICN delivers strong statement to the UN as pandemic declaration fails to pass
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has called on world leaders to urgently prioritize just and equitable pandemic preparedness, with health workers at the centre.
29 September 2026
Governments must act now to build a pandemic-ready health workforce, says WHPA
As world leaders meet in New York today for the UN High-Level Meeting (HLM) on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPPR), the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) is calling on governments to act on their commitments to strengthen and invest in the health workforce — before the next pandemic strikes.
25 September 2026
ICN urges action for healthy ageing at UN General Assembly
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has called for healthy ageing to receive greater attention in global health discussions, following a side event co-hosted with NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing during the 81st United Nations General Assembly.
24 September 2026
New research raises concerns over ‘substitution by stealth’ as global nursing shortfall grows
Major new research published in the September 2026 edition of The Lancet Public Health has put a number on the global Community Health Worker workforce for the first time, estimating it at 7.6 million. While recognizing the essential contribution of Community Health Workers, the findings raise concerns that they may increasingly be used as a substitute for more highly educated and skilled registered nurses.
21 September 2026