World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA)
ICN is a proud member of the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA), a coalition that brings together the five global organizations representing the world’s nurses, dentists, pharmacists, physiotherapists and physicians. These members also include the FDI World Dental Federation (FDI), the International Pharmaceutical Federation (FIP), World Physiotherapy, and the World Medical Association (WMA).
Together, these organizations represent more than 47 million health care professionals in 179 countries and territories, uniting essential expertise from key health professions to advance shared priorities. WHPA works collectively to improve global health, strengthen and protect the health workforce, support universal health coverage, and enhance the quality and safety of care worldwide.
WHPA introduction and impact
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ICN expresses solidarity with Venezuelan nurses and calls for protection of rights in crises
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has been in direct contact with the Venezuelan Nursing Association (Federación de Colegios de Profesionales de Enfermería de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela/Federation of Nursing Professionals of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) in response to recent political developments and the ongoing crisis affecting the country.
9 January 2026
ICN President José Luis Cobos Serrano shares end-of-year greetings
We send our warmest wishes for a peaceful holiday season and a healthy, hopeful and fulfilling start to 2026.
17 December 2025
Honouring the life and work of Professor Nick Hardiker
It is with profound sorrow that the International Council of Nurses (ICN) announces the passing of Professor Nick Hardiker, RN, PhD, Director of ICN’s International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP) Programme, a pioneering figure in global nursing informatics, and a true friend to many at ICN.
17 December 2025
ICN Monthly Update October & November 2025
Welcome to the October & November 2025 ICN Monthly Update!
16 December 2025
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#NursesforPeace
ICN expresses solidarity with Venezuelan nurses and calls for protection of rights in crises
The International Council of Nurses (ICN) has been in direct contact with the Venezuelan Nursing Association (Federación de Colegios de Profesionales de Enfermería de la República Bolivariana de Venezuela/Federation of Nursing Professionals of the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela) in response to recent political developments and the ongoing crisis affecting the country.
9 January 2026
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ICN President José Luis Cobos Serrano shares end-of-year greetings
We send our warmest wishes for a peaceful holiday season and a healthy, hopeful and fulfilling start to 2026.
17 December 2025
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Honouring the life and work of Professor Nick Hardiker
It is with profound sorrow that the International Council of Nurses (ICN) announces the passing of Professor Nick Hardiker, RN, PhD, Director of ICN’s International Classification for Nursing Practice (ICNP) Programme, a pioneering figure in global nursing informatics, and a true friend to many at ICN.
17 December 2025
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Newsletter
ICN Monthly Update October & November 2025
Welcome to the October & November 2025 ICN Monthly Update!
16 December 2025