Be the first to comment!WHO designates 2020 International Year of the Nurse and Midwife
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The WHO – World Health Assembly has designated 2020 the International Year of the Nurse and the Midwife.
It said that nurses and midwives play a vital role in providing health services. “These are the people who devote their lives to caring for mothers and children; giving lifesaving immunisations and health advice; looking after older people and generally meeting everyday essential health needs.”
They are often, the first and only point of care in their communities. WHO explained that the world needs 9 million more nurses and midwives if it is to achieve universal health coverage by 2030.
WHO and partners, including, the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), International Council of Nurses (ICN), Nursing Now and the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) will be organising a year-long effort world-wide to celebrate the work of nurses and midwives, highlight the challenging conditions they often face, and advocate for increased investments in the nursing and midwifery workforce.
