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Howard Catton

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Nurse and CEO International Council of Nurses

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Health Policy Watch - Global health news reporting @healthpolicywatch.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
⚠️Lower-income countries are training nurses who are then recruited abroad, while their own health systems lose clinicians, educators and leaders. INSIDE VIEW: @howardcatton.bsky.social; @intcouncilofnurses.bsky.social 📖⬇️& 🔁🙏
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Nurses Are Not A Cost To Health Systems. They Are The Power Holding Them Together. - Health Policy Watch
Recently, I met with African nursing leaders who told me stories of nurses in countries such as Ghana and Nigeria earning the equivalent of only a few hundred
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Nursing Times @nursingtimes.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
Kazakh nurses latest to join influential global nursing body The International Council of Nurses said today that it was welcoming Kazakhstan as its newest member, further strengthening the global voice of nursing. #nursing #global #kazakhstan #nurses #health www.nursingtimes.net/global-nursi...
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Kazakh nurses latest to join influential global nursing body
Global nursing body the International Council of Nurses announced today that Kazakhstan had become its newest member.
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 22/02/2026
From conflict zones to regions facing political instability, humanitarian crises, and displacement, ICN are supporting nurses on the front lines in more than 10 countries through the #NursesForPeace initiative. ➡️Read our full update: bit.ly/40ezdV7 🌐Explore more on our webpage: bit.ly/4qEuiaQ
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Co-hosted by ICN & JNA, the International Workforce Forum brought together nurse leaders from around the world to Yokohama this week to tackle the urgent global workforce crisis followed by the Japan Nursing Summit. 📰➡️Read the full article on our website: bit.ly/4qRFtOk
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Global nurse leaders gather in Japan to address urgent workforce crisis
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Read the full ICN statement on the death of American nurse Alex Pretti: bit.ly/3NERCHM
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ICN Statement on the Death of American ICU Nurse Alex Pretti
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 13/12/2025
Swiss film director Petra Volpe talks to ICN about her new film, Late Shift, a powerful story of a nurse working tirelessly in an understaffed hospital ward. 🎙️ Listen now: 🔗 Spotify: bit.ly/4q0QwE1 🔗 YouTube: bit.ly/4acjoEU
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Oriana Beaudet💡 @orianabeaudet.bsky.social · 25/11/2025
Our Investing in Nurses Series continues! Join my conversation with @howardcatton.bsky.social - CEO - International Council of Nurses in Episode 128: Nurses Are Humanity In Action! What does it truly mean to invest in nursing and to meet global challenges with clarity, commitment, and heart?
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 01/11/2025
This week, ICN launched the #Nursing Leadership for Crisis Response and Recovery (NLCRR) in Kyiv. 24 Ukrainian #nurse leaders joined the in-person session of this programme, strengthening crisis leadership and resilience amid conflict. Made possible through the #NursesforPeace campaign.
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 30/10/2025
Just appalling. We believe that at least one #nurse was amongst the fatalities. This must stop. The lack of adherence to international law represents a loss of our collective humanity. Here again the @ICNurses Global Council of Nursing Representatives resolution.
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 10/09/2025
ICN President Dr @jlcobosserrano, accompanied by ICN CEO @HowardCatton, met with @WHO leaders Dr Yukiko Nakatani and Dr @AfuhaAmelia to strengthen partnership and address critical #globalhealth issues. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/46iZfJF
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ICN's new President meets WHO leaders to strengthen partnership and raise critical issues
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 31/08/2025
With almost 50% of #nursing associations around the world seeing an increase in #nurses leaving the profession retention must be a top policy priority and why the WHA decision to accelerate progress on the global nursing strategy is so critical. Read the full survey results bit.ly/3Vor3XO
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NNA Presidents Survey
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 25/08/2025
Link to and text of the emergency resolution passed by the worlds National Nursing Association’s at the recent @ICNurses Council of Nursing Representatives. Healthcare, healthcare workers and journalists are #NotATarget icn.ch/sites/default/…
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Richard Hurley @rich-hurley.bsky.social · 31/07/2025
No universal health coverage without #nurses #BMJEditorial bmj.com/content/390/... @bmj.com @howardcatton.bsky.social @who.int #SoWN2025 #SoWN #nursing
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Helen Donovan QN (She/Her) @helendon-rn.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
Huge thanks @howardcatton.bsky.social supporting our new book with the foreword link.springer.com/book/10.1007..., practical guidance on safe vaccines administration, written for and by nurses and midwives. Vaccination is essential for public health #vaccineswork @helenebedford.bsky.social
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Safe Vaccine Administration
This book equips nurses and midwives with a role in providing vaccination and immunisation services with the information they need to practice safely.
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 29/07/2025
ICN CEO quoted in a @CBC article highlighting the critical role of #nurses in tackling the resurgence of #vaccine-preventable diseases like measles, both in Canada and globally. Read the full article here! bit.ly/44ROtKV #gnphconf2025 #GlobalHealth
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Resurgence of old diseases on agenda for global nursing conference in Calgary | CBC News
As Alberta endures its worst year for measles since the 1970s, public health nurses from around the world are gathered in Calgary to discuss how to curb the resurgence of old diseases, among other glo...
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 26/07/2025
The @WHO has reported “mass starvation” and a “deadly surge in malnutrition-related deaths” caused by aid blockades with a quarter of #Gaza’s population facing famine-like conditions. ➡️ Read our full article: bit.ly/ #nursing #nurses #nursesforpeace
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International Council of Nurses response to worsening situation in Middle East
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 14/07/2025
ICN CEO says @WHO must ensure that organization’s restructuring takes account of breadth of workforce + #nursing interventions needed to address the current global shortfall of 6 million #nurses + projected 11 million #health worker gap by 2030. Read full @HealthPolicyW article here ➡️ bit.ly/3TFqyb9
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World Health Organization Advances Deep Staff Cuts - Unclear How Strategic Priorities Will Be Reflected  - Health Policy Watch
The World Health Organization has reduced its global headcount by about 221 people since January, down to 9,231 as compared to 9452 at the start of
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Nursing Times @nursingtimes.bsky.social · 02/07/2025
The UK is among a group of wealthy nations saving billions by recruiting nurses from poor nations, which are seeing as little as $1,000 per nurse. This practice has been dubbed a 'ripoff' by an organisation representing nurses around the world. www.nursingtimes.net/global-nursi...
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International nurse recruitment branded a ‘great global rip-off’ | Nursing Times
Read about calls for the creation of an international wealth fund to support countries exporting more nurses than they can afford.
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 03/07/2025
ICN President Dr José Luis Cobos Serrano @jlcobosserrano calls for #health equity and justice as vulnerable nations lose hundreds of thousands of #nurses to aggressive recruitment by wealthy countries. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/3GnXZvR
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The great global nursing ripoff: wealthy countries are saving tens of billions at the expense of developing nations by taking their nurses— it’s time for them to give back
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 29/06/2025
ICN CEO @HowardCatton welcomes the @UN Special Rapporteur’s report recognizing #health and care workers as #humanrights defenders, and calls for urgent enforcement of legal protections for those on the front lines. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4ldS5fK
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Following UN report recognizing nurses as human rights defenders, ICN calls to protect the right to health through accountability and an end to attacks
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 22/06/2025
New @intcouncilofnurses.bsky.social definition of Nurse and Nursing
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ICN’s new definition of nurse and nursing is a global milestone in professional identity
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Nursing Times @nursingtimes.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
Nurses working in war zones across the world have spoken about the challenges they face on a daily basis, as a vigil was held in their honour. #ICN2025 www.nursingtimes.net/global-nursi...
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Vigil held for nurses working in war zones | Nursing Times
Read about a commemoration held at ICN Congress 2025 for nurses working in war and humanitarian disaster zones.
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Nursing Times @nursingtimes.bsky.social · 17/06/2025
The head of an international nursing body has called on nurses from all countries to pay attention to global crises like climate change and war, no matter how far removed they may seem. #ICN2025 www.nursingtimes.net/global-nursi...
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UK nurses 'not isolated' from global health issues | Nursing Times
Read an interview with International Council of Nurses (ICN) chief executive Howard Catton reflecting on ICN Congress 2025.
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 14/06/2025
📢Exciting news! ICN releases a new, comprehensive definition of a #nurse and #nursing, providing an authoritative articulation of the profession’s scope, identity and contribution to global #health. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/400WdHo
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ICN’s new definition of nurse and nursing is a global milestone in professional identity
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 10/06/2025
“It’s Europes work to serve you” Thank you @vonderleyen for your powerful message and your thanks to the worlds nurses @ICNurses #ICN2025
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 06/06/2025
Looking forward to welcoming our @ICNurses Association leaders to the Council of Nursing Representatives meeting tomorrow. The team can barely contain their excitement!#ICN2025
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 02/06/2025
During World War I, Amelia Earhart volunteered as a nurse and she looked after combat pilots who shared their experiences with her, ultimately sparking her interest in aviation.
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 26/05/2025
At the @WHO #WHA78, ICN urges governments to use #SOWN report data, implement its policy recommendations & invest boldly in #nursing to tackle shortages & strengthen #health systems. ➡️ ICN statements: bit.ly/3Hkkkuc ➡️ SOWN report: bit.ly/4mfKP4a
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 22/05/2025
In the latest @SafeguardingHC report, ICN CEO @HowardCatton warns of the alarming rise in violence against #nurses and #healthcare workers. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4mmt6rX
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New report supports ICN’s warnings that illegal attacks on health care have become normalized in conflict
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 21/05/2025
New report from the @SafeguardingHC supports ICN’s warnings that illegal attacks on #healthcare have become normalized in conflict. Read more ➡️ bit.ly/4mmt6rX
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New report supports ICN’s warnings that illegal attacks on health care have become normalized in conflict
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 17/05/2025
Global media outlets across all regions are highlighting key #SOWN findings on worrying trends in inequitable #nurse migration patterns & unequal distribution of #nurses — urgent action is needed! ➡️SOWN report: bit.ly/4mfKP4a ➡️#IND2025 report: bit.ly/42XCR87
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 15/05/2025
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 10/05/2025
On #IND2025 @WHO and ICN with other partners will host the global launch of the State of the World’s #Nursing 2025 report (#SOWN). The webinar will feature ICN CEO @HowardCatton and will cover why #SOWN is important to #nurses globally. Join the webinar! bit.ly/438et2x
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Official launch of State of the World's Nursing report 2025
On International Nurses Day 2025, WHO and partners host the global launch of the State of the World’s Nursing 2025 report.  The launch event features WHO lead author Dr Carey McCarthy presenting the m...
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 05/05/2025
Happy #IMD2025 to #Midwives right around the world and thank you for your vital and unique contributions to maternal, newborn and family health and this year especially remembering those who have who have supported new life in places of danger, conflict and disasters.
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 01/05/2025
Happy International Workers’ Day #MayDay everyone. Preparing today for release of next State of the Worlds Nursing report with WHO CNO and Workforce Director Amelia and Jim on 12 May #IND2025
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 26/04/2025
In his 2020 message to #nurses #PopeFrancis referred to them as “guardians of life” and connected caring for each other with caring for the planet “our common home”. Care and compassion have never been more needed or important to our world. RIP www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news...
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Pope Francis: Become guardians of life and earth with contemplation and care - Vatican News
Continuing his catechesis on the current pandemic in the light of the Church’s social doctrine, the Pope at his weekly General Audience on Wednesday ...
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 21/04/2025
Between 25-42% of nurses experienced a real decrease in their pay since ‘21 accorsing to @ICNurses global survey of nursing associations.For between 42-65% pay stayed the same. As we know this for many is already from a low base. The worlds nurses need a pay rise.
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 19/04/2025
Without immediate investment in the #nursing workforce, we risk a future without #nurses to safeguard our #health. Explore ICN's International #Nurses Day report & survey for more insights ➡️ bit.ly/4jcMTI4 #OurNursesOurFuture #IND2025
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ICN launches new report and survey warning of deepening global nursing crisis but offering solutions
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Health Policy Watch - Global health news reporting @healthpolicywatch.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Increased violence against healthcare workers, poor pay, and exhaustion are driving many #nurses to leave the profession altogether. ⬇️a new report by the ICN warning of a deepening crisis in the global nursing workforce. @howardcatton.bsky.social @weforum.org @worldeconomicforum.bsky.social
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Violence against Nurses, Stagnant Salaries and Professional Exodus Signal… | Health Policy Watch
Increased violence against healthcare workers, poor pay, and exhaustion are driving many #nurses to leave the profession altogether. These are among the key findings in a new report by the ICN-Interna...
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
🚀ICN launches new report and survey, warning of deepening global #nursing crisis and outlining key solutions to protect #nurses, #health systems and economies! ➡️Read them here: bit.ly/4jcMTI4 #OurNursesOurFuture #IND2025
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 13/04/2025
This wkend there have been reports of attacks on a refugee camp, health clinic, hospital and a city centre filled with church goers. Military strategies are now designed to terrify populations and target the most vulnerable. Left unchallenged humanity is in peril #NursesforPeace
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 12/04/2025
Our upcoming #IND2025 webinar reveals how inadequate working conditions, workplace violence, and undercompensation is driving a crisis in #nursing. Join us on 16 April at 13:00 CET to discover how we can care for #nurses. Find out more: bit.ly/4imCd8Q #OurNursesOurFuture
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International Nurses Day 2025 report launch webinar
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 09/04/2025
ICN is delighted to announce Helen Clark as a keynote speaker for the Inspiring Leaders plenary at the #ICN2025 #ICNCongress! Rt Hon Helen Clark is a strong voice for critical topics on pressing #globalhealth issues. Join her session, register now! ➡️bit.ly/3YRMLWR
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
A summary of ICNs interventions at the 7th Global Ministerial Summit on #PatientSafety: “Evidence shows staff and patient safety are 2 sides of the same coin. We are telling #healthministers we need specific policy action, just cultures, safe staffing policies & legal protection for #nurses.”
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 03/04/2025
A summary of ICNs interventions at the 7th Global Ministerial Summit on #PatientSafety: “Evidence shows staff and patient safety are 2 sides of the same coin. We are telling #healthministers we need specific policy action, just cultures, safe staffing policies & legal protection for #nurses.”
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 25/03/2025
ICN joins +47 million #healthprofessionals, advocates, organizations and individuals worldwide in signing a powerful call to action, led by the @WHO to reduce #airpollution and protect people’s #health from its devastating impacts. Read more: bit.ly/4hULMvu @WHPAlliance
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WHPA calls on world leaders to stop air pollution
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
ICN is looking for a visionary leader to join our team as the Head of Nursing Practice & Regulations to advance global standards & policies for #nursing! 📍#Geneva #Switzerland or remote ⏳One-year fixed-term contract, full-time 📅Apply by 30 April 2025 ➡️bit.ly/3NIPiwt
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 19/03/2025
ICN provides clear evidence of catastrophic impacts of #USAID funding cuts and elevates #nursing voices from the front line. Read more: bit.ly/42cuhlr
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ICN warns of healthcare crisis as USAID funding cuts devastate nursing initiatives in the world’s most vulnerable regions
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Howard Catton @howardcatton.bsky.social · 16/03/2025
Heading to US this week for events & meetings #CSW69 @PennNursing @CGFNS @nyuniversity with gender equity, international recruitment and the health impacts of recent US decisions all on the agenda.
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