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- Nursing and midwifery - World Health Organization (WHO)
Nursing and midwifery occupations represent a significant share of the female workforce More than 80% of the world’s nurses work in countries that are home to half of the world’s population
- Nursing and midwifery - World Health Organization (WHO)
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 promotion of health, the prevention of illness, and the care of ill, disabled and dying people Nurses play a critical role in health care and are often the unsung heroes in health care facilities and emergency response They are
- Careers at WHO
Together for a healthier world WHO offer professionals a unique opportunity to contribute to saving lives and support people's health worldwide
- Microsoft Word - WHO PNC 2014 Briefer_A4. docx
countries found that only 13% of women who delivered at home received postnatal care within 2 days of birth 6 The World Health Organization (WHO) recently updated global guidelines on postnatal care for mothers and newborns through a technical consultation process The new guidelines address the timing and content of postnatal care for mothers and newborns with a special focus on resource
- Maternal health
WHO is supporting countries to deliver integrated, evidence-based and cost-effective care for mothers and babies during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period Investing in health systems – especially in training midwives and in making emergency obstetric care available round-the-clock – is key to reducing maternal mortality
- Breastfeeding - World Health Organization (WHO)
Breastfeeding is the normal way of providing young infants with the nutrients they need for healthy growth and development Virtually, all mothers can breastfeed, provided they have accurate information and the support of their family, the health care system and society at large Colostrum, the yellowish, sticky breast milk produced at the end of pregnancy, is recommended by WHO as the perfect
- Soins infirmiers et obstétricaux
The Global strategic directions for strengthening nursing and midwifery 2016–2020 provides a framework for WHO and key stakeholders to develop, implement and evaluate nursing and midwifery accomplishments to ensure accessible, acceptable, quality, and safe nursing and midwifery interventions
- State of the worlds nursing report 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 indicators on critical areas for nursing, such as education capacity, advanced practice nursing and remuneration
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