Dear colleagues, Every year on the 12th of May we celebrate the International Day of the Nurses, in recognition of the fundamental contribution of nurses to saving lives and providing quality care to individuals and communities. This day represents an amazing opportunity to recognize and celebrate the incredible work of all the nurses. The [...]

Brussels the 11th of March 2022 - At these difficult moments for millions of innocent fellow Europeans, who are called to bury their loved ones and to endure tremendous hardships and sorrows, the European Nursing Council (ENC) wishes to raise a strong voice for an immediate return to peace. Our colleagues in Ukraine are [...]

From the 24th to the 31st of May, the Seventy-fourth World Health Assembly was the opportunity for an informed debate on several issues of concern for nursing such as of course the short- and longer-term consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic. The World Health Assembly is WHO’s main governing body, counting 194 Member States. Every year, [...]

Press Release Brussels 12th of May 2020 – Today the world celebrates, as every year, the International Day of Nurses. This celebration becomes even more special, since the whole year 2020 is declared “International Year of the Nurse and Midwife” by the World Health Organization. The pandemic the world is unfortunately still fighting against gives [...]

Press release: 2020 International Year of the Nurse and MidwifeDownload Press Release For immediate release The European Nursing Council welcomes 2020 as International Year of the Nurse and Midwife Brussels 11th of October 2019 – As many of you already know, the 72nd World Health Assembly in Geneva, has decreed that 2020 will be the [...]