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Bookmark or Share- Nursing personnel by sex (%) - World Health Organization (WHO)Over 55% of WHO Member States report to have less than 40 nursing and midwifery personnel per 10 000 population (about 23% report to have less than 10). In many countries nurses and midwives constitute more than 50% of the national health workforce. Though globally, it is estimated that by 2030, the shortage of nurses and midwives will reduce ...
- Infant and young child feeding - World Health Organization (WHO)Infant and young child feeding is a key area to improve child survival and promote healthy growth and development. The first 2 years of a child’s life are particularly important, as optimal nutrition during this period lowers morbidity and mortality, reduces the risk of chronic disease, and fosters better development overall.
- Nursing and Midwifery in the History of the World Health Organization ...Overview. Since the founding of the World Health Organization (WHO) in 1948, nursing and midwifery development has maintained a distinguished status within the human resources for health programme of the Organization. This report documents the progress made by using chronological and thematic approaches to chart the key historical timelines and ...
- Enhancing the role of community health nursing for universal health ...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 through establishing related norms and standards. As a follow-up to the 2011 World Health Assembly resolution (WHA64.7) on strengthening nursing and midwifery, WHO was ...
- WHO and partners call for urgent investment in nursesA new report, The State of the World’s Nursing 2020, provides an in-depth look at the largest component of the health workforce. Findings identify important gaps in the nursing workforce and priority areas for investment in nursing education, jobs, and leadership to strengthen nursing around the world and improve health for all.
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