Oct 17, 2025 · Nursing and midwifery Despite the critical role they play in health care, there is a shortage of nurses worldwide that is expected to rise as the population grows. Initiatives to …

The Global strategic directions for strengthening nursing and midwifery 2016–2020 provides a framework for WHO and key stakeholders to develop, implement and evaluate nursing and …

Jul 17, 2025 · Nursing and midwifery occupations represent a significant share of the female workforce. More than 80% of the world’s nurses work in countries that are home to half of the …

Apr 6, 2020 · The State of the world’s nursing 2020 report provides the latest, most up-to-date (as of 2020) evidence on and policy options for the global nursing workforce.

On 12 May 2025, International Nurses’ Day, the World Health Organization will launch the WHO State of the World’s Nursing (SoWN) report. The official global launch will take place at 13:00 …

May 12, 2025 · The global nursing workforce has grown from 27.9 million in 2018 to 29.8 million in 2023, but wide disparities in the availability of nurses remain across regions and countries, …

May 12, 2025 · The 2025 edition of the State of the world’s nursing provides the most comprehensive and up-to-date analysis of the nursing workforce. The report features new …

Feb 27, 2025 · WHO is currently developing the State of the World’s Nursing 2025 (SoWN 2025) report, which will be launched on 12 May 2025. This report will offer an updated, …

17 January 2025, Poland – Launch eventWHO/Europe, in partnership with the European Commission and the Polish European Union (EU) Presidency, will launch “Nursing Action”, a …

Dec 11, 2025 · Nursing and midwifery and COVID-19 Nurses and midwives comprise the majority of health care professionals in Europe and thus play a key role in the successful delivery of …