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ICN applauds completion of negotiations on global pandemic treaty and expresses hope it will offer tangible safeguards for nurses and populations
ICN has welcomed the news that WHO member states have finalized a draft of the Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response Accord, which will act as an important framework for better managing future pandemics.
17 April 2025
ICN welcomes WHO and WEF focus on nursing but warns of effect of US withdrawal from WHO on nurse-led services
Nursing was high on the agenda at this year’s World Health Organization Executive Board sessions in Geneva, with key discussions on extending the Global Strategic Directions for Nursing and Midwifery as well as WHO’s “Workforce 2030” plan on human resources for health.
14 February 2025
ICN delivers strong UHC message in “Care Anywhere” interview and WHO meetings
In a recent CGFNS International “Care Anywhere” podcast interview, ICN President Dr Pamela Cipriano delivered a powerful message: universal health coverage cannot succeed without bold and sustained investment in nurses.
7 February 2025
International Council of Nurses on impact on global health of US withdrawal from WHO
In a 23 January article in Nursing Times, the CEO of the International Council of Nurses (ICN), Howard Catton commented on President Trump’s Executive Order to withdraw from the World Health Organization (WHO), stressing that - because of the multiple health challenges all countries are facing which require global solutions - there has never been a more important time for cooperation and collaboration.
24 January 2025
ICN publishes report on its advocacy and influence at the 77th World Health Assembly, ahead of UN General Assembly
Ahead of next week’s UN General Assembly meeting, ICN has published a report into its contributions at this year’s 77th World Health Assembly meeting, which was held in Geneva, Switzerland.
20 September 2024
ICN emphasizes the crucial role of nurses in the process of diagnosis on World Patient Safety Day
On World Patient Safety Day ICN is highlighting the vital role that nurses play within the multidisciplinary team in the process of diagnosing a health problem.
17 September 2024
ICN urges nurses to be vigilant after WHO declares mpox an international public health emergency
ICN has called for extra vigilance in the wake of the WHO’s declaration that the upsurge in mpox 2024 outbreaks in the African region constitutes a Public Health Emergency of International Concern.
22 August 2024
ICN contributes to Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel
ICN has submitted a comprehensive evidence-based report highlighting gravely concerning nurse recruitment trends, as part of the latest reporting round on implementation of the WHO Global Code of Practice on the International Recruitment of Health Personnel.
15 August 2024
Dr Pamela Cipriano leads nursing presence at World Health Assembly
ICN represented the world’s 28 million nurses at the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA77) which was held in Geneva from 27 May to 2 June 2024
6 June 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
ICN influences the future of mental health training for nurses and other health professionals at WHO global guidelines event in Shanghai, China
ICN has taken part in a technical workshop on the implementation of pre-registration mental health and substance use education and training for nurses and other health professionals.
26 March 2024