International Nurses Day 2025 | Well-being of nurses linked to strength of our health systems: JP Nadda

Wellbeing of nurses is necessary to strengthen health systems and help in the growth of the nation said Union Health Minister J P Nadda on International Nurses Day on MondayInternational Nurses Day is observed every year on May 12 to offer gratitude for their service and to promote their health and wellbeing Lauding nurses efforts Nadda stressed the need to increase investment in nurses and to protect and empower themldquoToday on International Nurses Day we pay tribute to the compassion strength and commitment of our nurses We recognise that the wellbeing of nurses is directly linked to the strength of our health systems and national growthrdquo Nadda said in a post on social media platform XldquoInvesting in nurses means investing in healthier societies productive communities and a more resilient future Today and every day let us value protect and empower those who dedicate their lives to caring for othersrdquo he addedToday on International Nurses Day we pay tribute to the compassion strength and commitment of our nursesAs we reflect on this yearrsquos theme ldquoCaring for Nurses Strengthens Economiesrdquo we recognize that the wellbeing of nurses is directly linked to the strength of ourhellip pictwittercomL2DsCapR5Kmdash Jagat Prakash Nadda JPNadda May 12 2025This yearrsquos theme ldquoCaring for Nurses Strengthens Economiesrdquo underscores the critical role nurses play not just in delivering quality healthcare but also in strengthening health systems and driving economic progressUnion Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare Anupriya Patel called the nursesrsquo contribution to society as unique and unforgettable She also saluted their ldquotireless efforts and dedicationrdquoldquoNurses not only play a vital role in health care but also instill hope and courage in the hearts of patients We can never forget their unique contribution As the backbone of our healthcare system the contribution of nurses is incomparablerdquo Patel said in a post on social media platform XMeanwhile the World Health Organization WHO has in a report called out the inequities faced by the nursing workforce despite an improvementThe State of the Worldrsquos Nursing 2025 SoWN report based on data reported by 194 countries through the National Health Workforce Accounts showed that the wide disparities in the availability of nurses across regions and countries can threaten global health goalsldquoInequities in the global nursing workforce leave many of the worldrsquos population without access to essential health services which could threaten progress towards universal health coverage UHC global health security and the healthrelated development goalsrdquo the report saidThe evidence indicates global progress in reducing the nursing workforce shortage from 62 million in 2020 to 58 million in 2023 with a projection to decline to 41 million by 2030But the overall progress still masks deep regional disparities approximately 78 per cent of the worldrsquos nurses are concentrated in countries representing just 49 per cent of the global populationLow and middleincome countries are facing challenges in graduating employing and retaining nurses in the health system and will need to raise domestic investments to create and sustain jobsSimilarly highincome countries need to be prepared to manage high levels of retiring nurses and review their reliance on foreigntrained nurses strengthening bilateral agreements with the countries they recruit fromThis story has been sourced from a third party syndicated feed agencies Midday accepts no responsibility or liability for its dependability trustworthiness reliability and data of the text Midday managementmiddaycom reserves the sole right to alter delete or remove without notice the content in its absolute discretion for any reason whatsoeveratOptionskeyd0ddb8ef8f1a62a8cdd22fac27fc5ea7formatiframeheight90width728params