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ICN responds to new OECD data showing reduced interest in nursing as a career: “We cannot ignore the alarm bells ringing about the lack of action to secure the future of the nursing profession”
ICN is calling for decisive action and investment in the global nursing workforce after an OECD report revealed an 8% drop in the number of young students expecting to train as nurses.
14 May 2024
ICN launches IND 2024 report focusing on The Economic Power of Care and nurses’ crucial role in creating prosperity for all
ICN is today launching this year’s International Nurses Day report focusing on The Economic Power of Care, ahead of global celebrations on May 12.
8 May 2024
ICN Annual Report for 2023 demonstrates power of solidarity among nurses
The International Council of Nurses 2023 Annual Report demonstrates the strength and power of the nursing profession and how it can improve global health by working together.
6 May 2024
ICN President Dr Pamela Cipriano appointed as the new co-chair of the Universal Health Coverage Steering Committee
ICN President Dr Pamela Cipriano has been appointed as a co-chair of the Universal Health Coverage Steering Committee.
26 April 2024
International Council of Nurses partners on e-bike scheme to support nurses in Donetsk region of Ukraine
ICN is partnering with Project Kesher Ukraine on a pilot initiative to supply electric bicycles for nurses working in the Donetsk region of the country.
19 April 2024
ICN invites the nurses of the world to attend Congress 2025 in Helsinki, Finland, the happiest country on the planet
SAVE THE DATE: 9-13 June 2025
18 April 2024
ICN CEO Howard Catton interviewed by BBC on ‘new colonialism’ of international nurse recruitment
ICN CEO Howard Catton has told the BBC of the concerns among African nursing associations about the negative effects of international nurse recruitment to wealthier nations elsewhere in the world.
12 April 2024
ICN releases posters, digital resources for International Nurses Day - One month until #IND2024!
Today ICN released a series of posters and a virtual background for use by nurses, nursing associations, clinics and supporters of nursing to celebrate this special day.
12 April 2024
ICN continues 125-year long drive to develop nursing across the globe with launch of next stage of its organizational programme for nurse leaders in Africa
ICN has launched the 3rd phase of its Organizational Development of National Nursing Associations program, continuing its 125-year long history of developing nurses’ organizations and the nurses that belong to them.
8 April 2024
ICN says WHO’s World Health Day theme of the right of everyone to have access to quality health services requires substantial investment
ICN has welcomed the WHO’s World Health Day theme My Health, My Right, ahead of World Health Day, Sunday, 7 April.
5 April 2024
ICN calls for more protection of humanitarian and health workers
ICN says there is still time for member states to the WHO proposed Pandemic Accord to ensure that the nursing workforce is properly protected.
4 April 2024
International Council of Nurses reaction to deaths of seven World Central Kitchen aid workers in Gaza
Responding to the shocking and heartbreaking news of the seven international aid workers from World Central Kitchen (WCK) killed in Gaza, ICN President Pamela Cipriano and CEO Howard Catton.
3 April 2024