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Hi Dubai
13-05-2025
- Health
- Hi Dubai
UAE Leads Launch of Global Nursing Report with WHO in Regional Spotlight
The UAE has taken center stage in shaping the future of global healthcare by hosting the Eastern Mediterranean launch of the 'State of the World's Nursing 2025' report in collaboration with the World Health Organization (WHO). The virtual event, held by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) and Emirates Health Services (EHS), brought together senior officials and health leaders from across the region. Unveiled in conjunction with International Nurses Day, the report presents a comprehensive review of the global nursing workforce and outlines strategic recommendations to tackle pressing challenges, including an anticipated shortfall of 4.1 million nurses by 2030. The findings reveal stark disparities, with 78% of nurses concentrated in countries serving only 49% of the global population. Dr. Mohammed Salim Al Olama, MoHAP Undersecretary, said the report provides a forward-looking roadmap to strengthen nursing across the region. He highlighted the UAE's continued leadership since contributing to the first SoWN report in 2020, noting that its national strategy for nursing and midwifery is aligned with global standards and underpinned by innovation and advanced technologies. Dr. Yousif Mohamed AlSerkal, Director-General of EHS, emphasized the UAE's commitment to empowering nurses and ensuring sustainable, high-performing healthcare systems. He said the UAE's involvement reflects its long-term investment in healthcare talent and its role in driving regional and global progress. Dr. Sumaya Al Blooshi, head of the National Committee for Nursing and Midwifery, called the UAE's hosting of the launch a testament to its efforts in building a modern, institutional framework for the profession. The report also underscores the urgent need for policy reforms and international cooperation to ensure equitable healthcare access worldwide. News Source: Emirates News Agency
IOL News
12-05-2025
- Health
- IOL News
WHO unveils the State of the World's Nursing 2025 report on International Nurses Day
Today is International Nurses Day. Image: File picture: Damaris Helwig To mark International Nurses Day, the World Health Organisation (WHO), alongside global partners, unveiled the State of the World's Nursing 2025 (SoWN) report. The report is a comprehensive analysis of the global nursing workforce and its critical role in advancing health systems worldwide. The launch event spotlighted key findings and policy recommendations from the report, presented by lead author Dr. Carey McCarthy of WHO. The event featured an international panel of nursing leaders, including report co-chairs Sheila Bonito of the University of the Philippines and Howard Catton of the International Council of Nurses. They were joined by Jim Campbell, WHO Director of Health Workforce, and Dr. Amelia Latu Afuhaamango Tuipulotu, WHO Chief Nursing Officer, for a global discussion highlighting the importance of the report across diverse health contexts. Building on the 2020 edition, the 2025 report reflects changes in the global health landscape, addressing new challenges such as increasingly complex disease profiles, greater demand on health systems, and the urgency of aligning with the remaining years of the Sustainable Development Agenda. The report delivers the most current data on critical areas, including nursing education, employment, migration, regulation, working conditions, and leadership. It also provides updated estimates and projections on nursing workforce supply and demand through 2030. In addition to the global launch, national and regional discussions are being held to explore local data and policy implications. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Next Stay Close ✕ The report aims to inform and support evidence-based policy decisions, helping countries determine where and how to invest in nursing to strengthen primary healthcare systems and achieve universal health coverage. The release of SoWN 2025 comes at a pivotal moment, as Member States prepare for the Seventy-eighth World Health Assembly. There, they will consider extending the Global Strategic Directions for Nursing and Midwifery 2021–2025 to 2030, as recommended by WHO's Executive Board earlier this year. With validated data and strategic policy options, the State of the World's Nursing 2025 report is set to be a vital tool for governments, planners, and healthcare leaders committed to building resilient and equitable health systems worldwide. IOL Lifestyle
