Thread by @WHO

It’s #InternationalNursesDay!

Today, we #SupportNursesAndMidwives by celebrating their bravery, kindness, and dedication 💐

Elizabeth Iro, WHO Chief Nursing Officer, takes us through her journey on becoming a nurse and what it means to be a nurse. Who is your favourite nurse?

Nurses are at the forefront of #COVID19 response

On this #InternationalNursesDay, let’s show our gratitude by doing our part and following public health advice from WHO and national health authorities.
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In #Zambia only 5 👂, 👃 & throat specialists & 1 audiologist serve a population of 17 million. Nurses like Carol Sinkende, who works in a clinic in a remote area of 🇿🇲, are fundamental in doing community outreach & raise awareness about hearing loss.

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🌍🌎🌏 needs more nurses!
We face a global shortage of at least 5.9 million nurses – with greatest gaps in Africa, Southeast Asia, countries in the Eastern Mediterranean region, & some in Latin America.
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2021 marks 18 years since Virginia Legaile became a nurse. She became interested in noncommunicable diseases (NCDs( because some of her family members were patients themselves.

Today Virginie is one of 12 NCDs Coordinators across the Solomon Islands 🇸🇧

Nurses are critical #healthworkers. Investment in their education & training will result in:
1️⃣ improved health outcomes
2️⃣ global health security
3️⃣ inclusive economic growth

#SupportNursesAndMidwives to achieve #HealthForAll!

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To nurses everywhere:

❤ Thank you for working round the clock to keep us safe during the #COVID19 pandemic.

❤ Thank you for the difference you are making, every day and everywhere.

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Nurses are at the forefront of #COVID19 response, providing high-quality, respectful treatment & care, and leading community dialogue to address fears & questions.

Without nurses, there would be no response.

On #InternationalNursesDay, we commit to #SupportHealthCareWorkers!

According to the State of the World’s Nursing Report 2020:

☑ Governments must invest in massive acceleration of nursing education
☑ 6 million new nursing jobs must be created by 2030
☑ Investments must be made in nurse leadership

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Happy #InternationalNursesDay!

Nurses & midwives are first responders, advocates & innovators in their:
☑ communities
☑ clinics
☑ hospitals
☑ healthcare systems

Name a nurse who has made a difference in your life and thank them today 💐