Oct 17, 2025 · Nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings. It includes the …

Jul 17, 2025 · Facts and figures on nursingKey facts There are an estimated 29 million nurses worldwide and 2.2 million midwives. WHO estimates a shortage of 4.5 million nurses and 0.31 …

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 …

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, …

Aug 5, 2020 · Palliative care is an approach that improves the quality of life of patients (adults and children) and their families who are facing problems associated with life-threatening illness. It …

State of the world’s nursing 2025 provides updated data and evidence on the global nursing workforce. The level of data reflects a 33% increase in the number of countries reporting on a …

Apr 6, 2021 · The WHO Global Strategic Directions for Nursing and Midwifery 2021–2025 presents evidence-based practices and an interrelated set of policy priorities that can help …

Jul 15, 2025 · WHO fact sheet on HIV and AIDS with key facts and information on signs and symptoms, transmission, risk factors, testing and counselling, prevention, treatment and WHO …

Apr 10, 2017 · Overview The World Health Organization (WHO) has a long history of supporting the nursing and midwifery workforce through the provision of technical assistance, as well as …

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