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International Nurses Day May 12

Contributions of Nurses to Universal Health and the COVID-19 pandemic in the Region of the Americas

In celebration of International Nurses Day on 12 May, PAHO recognizes the contributions of nurses on the frontlines of the COVID-19 pandemic and in hospitals, health centers, outpatient clinics, and other services.

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This year, PAHO has organized a virtual event that will take place on Tuesday, 12 May, from 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. (EDT) with the purpose of launching the publication "Perspectives and Contributions of Nursing to Promote Universal Health" and to recognize the work done by nurses who are on the front lines of the COVID-19 pandemia.

 

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Join us on 12 May, 2020

WHAT: Contributions of Nurses to Universal Health and the COVID-19 pandemic in the Region of the Americas.


WHEN: Tuesday, 12 May 2020  


TIME: 3:00 to 4:30 p.m. (EDT) 


HOW: Virtual room link   https://bit.ly/INursesDay

This session will be in English.

Invited participants:

  • Ministries of Health and Education, Representatives of Universities, PAHO/WHO Collaborating Centers, National Nursing Associations, Government Chief Nursing Officers, professionals and students.

Objective. 

  • To share the contributions and initiatives of nurses in promoting universal health and to recognize those on the front lines of COVID-19.

For information about the Spanish event please visit  Día Internacional de las enfermeras y enfermeros 2020 Webpage

Agenda

  • Opening remarks (video):  Carissa F. Etienne, Director of PAHO
  • Tribute to health professionals - Theme: "Heroes of Silence.", Music and lyrics by Benjamin Puertas, PAHO Advisor, Human Resources for Health
  • COVID-19 and the health workers: Jarbas Barbosa, Assistant Director of PAHO, and  James Fitzgerald, Director of Health Systems and Services Department  of PAHO
  • Nurses’ experiences in the care or management of COVID-19 patients:: Courtney Vose, Michelle Acorn
  • Launching of the publication:: "Perspectives and Contributions of Nursing to Promote Universal Health,"  Fernando Menezes, Unit Chief of Human Resources for Health and Silvia Cassiani, Advisor for Nursing and Allied Health Technician
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Publication: "Perspectives and Contributions of Nursing to Promote Universal Health"

This selection of 41 case studies or stories offers an introductory overview of the perspectives and contributions of nurses and midwives to advance toward universal access to health and universal health coverage.

The purpose of this material is to disseminate best practices in nursing innovation, leadership, research, policies, and education and to promote understanding of the ways in which nurses strengthen health systems and services toward achieving universal access to health, universal health coverage, and the SDGs, in collaboration with other health professionals.

Download the publication here.

 

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