International Council of Nurses Press Releases - EIN Presswire

Published on October 29, 2026 - 17:53 GMT

ICN condemns fatal attack on nurse in DRC and warns of deadly risks from health misinformation

GENèVE, GE, SWITZERLAND, October 29, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Council of Nurses (ICN) expresses its deepest condolences following the killing of a nurse and serious injury of another health worker while responding to an Ebola alert in …

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Published on September 25, 2026 - 14:27 GMT

Governments must act now to build a pandemic-ready health workforce, says WHPA

GENèVE, GE, SWITZERLAND, September 25, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As world leaders meet in New York today for the UN High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPPR), the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) is calling on …

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Published on September 9, 2026 - 15:12 GMT

Global Study: Nursing Shortages Require Workforce Policy Solutions, Not Recruitment Campaigns Alone

Why people choose nursing, and why they leave GENEVA, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, September 9, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The global nursing shortage cannot be solved simply by encouraging more people to enter the profession, according to a new evidence …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 16:49 GMT

World Humanitarian Day: Conflict, funding cuts and violence threaten health professionals worldwide

GENèVE, GE, SWITZERLAND, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- On World Humanitarian Day, the World Health Professions Alliance (WHPA) stands in solidarity with humanitarian workers around the world and calls for an immediate end to attacks on health …

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Published on August 19, 2026 - 16:24 GMT

World Humanitarian Day ICN launches #NursesforPeace bulletin & calls for urgent end to attacks on health professionals

To mark World Humanitarian Day, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) renews call for the protection of healthworkers in grave humanitarian crises GENèVE, GE, SWITZERLAND, August 19, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- World Humanitarian Day: ICN launches …

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Published on August 15, 2026 - 20:17 GMT

ICN calls for urgent action in DRC to prioritize protection of nurses responding to Ebola outbreak

ICN has written to DRC Health Minister demanding immediate action to pay and protect nurses and health workers responding Ebola outbreak. GENèVE, GE, SWITZERLAND, August 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE “You cannot fight Ebola if …

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Published on May 12, 2026 - 15:07 GMT

New global report shows empowering nurses is key to saving lives and strengthening health systems

International Council of Nurses report: IND 2026 Our Nurses. Our Future. Empowered Nurses Save Lives GENèVE, GE, SWITZERLAND, May 12, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the world marks International Nurses Day, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) is …

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Published on September 26, 2025 - 17:27 GMT

ICN mourns death of Palestinian nursing leader and calls for urgent protection of health workers in all conflict areas

GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, September 26, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Council of Nurses (ICN) is deeply saddened by the death of Dr Mohammed Akram Al-Kafarneh, a leader of the Palestinian Nursing Association in Gaza. He is among hundreds of …

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Published on September 23, 2025 - 12:53 GMT

ICN brings strong messages on nursing and global health workforce action to this week’s UN General Assembly

ICN’s highlights major oversight in global strategy to tackle NCDs: the global nursing and health workforce NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, September 23, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The International Council of Nurses (ICN) brings the nursing voice to this …

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Published on July 2, 2025 - 14:51 GMT

Wealthy countries saving billions at expense of poorer nations by taking their nurses

Wealthy countries saving billions at the expense of developing nations by taking their nurses— it’s time for them to give back GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, July 2, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- During the International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress, ICN …

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Published on June 14, 2025 - 16:28 GMT

ICN elects new President, José Luis Cobos Serrano and a new Board of Directors

ICN announces Dr José Luis Cobos Serrano as its 30th President at its Congress in Helsinki HELSINKI, FINLAND, June 14, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- At the closing ceremony of ICN Congress 2025, ICN announced that it has elected Dr José Luis Cobos Serrano …

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Published on June 12, 2025 - 09:25 GMT

ICN charts a bold vision and calls for urgent investment in nursing to secure the future of care

Against a backdrop of escalating global health challenges, ICN issues a powerful call for urgent action to address the nursing workforce crisis HELSINKI, FINLAND, June 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Against a backdrop of escalating global health …

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Published on June 11, 2025 - 07:10 GMT

International Council of Nurses Congress 2025 opens in Helsinki, Finland, with a joyful parade of global nurses

ICN’s Congress 2025 has opened with an exuberant and joyful parade of nurses, adding to Helsinki’s claim to being one of the happiest cities in the world. HELSINKI, FINLAND, June 11, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- ICN’s Congress 2025 has opened with an …

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Published on June 5, 2025 - 07:31 GMT

7,000 nurses from 130 countries to convene for the International Council of Nurses Congress 2025 in Helsinki

Despite the global challenges nurses are facing, thousands are gathering to share their experiences under Congress theme, Nursing Power to Change the World. HELSINKI, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, June 5, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- 7,000 nurses from around the …

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Published on May 12, 2025 - 04:00 GMT

On International Nurses Day, a new State of the World’s Nursing Report charts a path toward Universal Health Coverage

International Council of Nurses issues rallying cry to governments for urgent nursing support, following launch of the WHO State of the World’s Nursing report. GENEVA, GENEVA, SWITZERLAND, May 12, 2025 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- As the world’s nurses …

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