Howard Catton
@howardcatton.bsky.social
Nurse and CEO International Council of Nurses
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ICN Statement on the Death of American ICU Nurse Alex Pretti
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January 26, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Read the full ICN statement on the death of American nurse Alex Pretti: bit.ly/3NERCHM
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.
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December 13, 2025 at 8:27 AM
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.
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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?
November 25, 2025 at 2:48 PM
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?
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.
November 1, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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.
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.
October 30, 2025 at 5:24 AM
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.
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
ICN's new President meets WHO leaders to strengthen partnership and raise critical issues
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September 10, 2025 at 7:04 PM
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
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
NNA Presidents Survey
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August 31, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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
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
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August 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
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
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No universal health coverage without #nurses #BMJEditorial bmj.com/content/390/... @bmj.com @howardcatton.bsky.social @who.int #SoWN2025 #SoWN #nursing
July 31, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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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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
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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July 26, 2025 at 2:33 PM
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
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.
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#gnphconf2025 #GlobalHealth
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#gnphconf2025 #GlobalHealth
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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July 29, 2025 at 2:01 PM
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
Read the full article here! bit.ly/44ROtKV
#gnphconf2025 #GlobalHealth
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.
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#nursing #nurses #nursesforpeace
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#nursing #nurses #nursesforpeace
International Council of Nurses response to worsening situation in Middle East
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July 26, 2025 at 5:04 AM
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.
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#nursing #nurses #nursesforpeace
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#nursing #nurses #nursesforpeace
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
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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July 14, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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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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.
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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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July 2, 2025 at 10:49 AM
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.
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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
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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July 3, 2025 at 6:30 PM
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
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
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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June 29, 2025 at 7:43 PM
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
New @intcouncilofnurses.bsky.social definition of Nurse and Nursing
ICN’s new definition of nurse and nursing is a global milestone in professional identity
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June 22, 2025 at 6:25 PM
New @intcouncilofnurses.bsky.social definition of Nurse and Nursing
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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.
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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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June 17, 2025 at 11:24 AM
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
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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
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#ICN2025
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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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June 17, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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
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#ICN2025
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📢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
ICN’s new definition of nurse and nursing is a global milestone in professional identity
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June 14, 2025 at 12:17 PM
📢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
“It’s Europes work to serve you” Thank you @vonderleyen for your powerful message and your thanks to the worlds nurses @ICNurses #ICN2025
June 10, 2025 at 7:10 PM
“It’s Europes work to serve you” Thank you @vonderleyen for your powerful message and your thanks to the worlds nurses @ICNurses #ICN2025
Looking forward to welcoming our @ICNurses Association leaders to the Council of Nursing Representatives meeting tomorrow. The team can barely contain their excitement!#ICN2025
June 6, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Looking forward to welcoming our @ICNurses Association leaders to the Council of Nursing Representatives meeting tomorrow. The team can barely contain their excitement!#ICN2025
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.
June 2, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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.
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
➡️ ICN statements: bit.ly/3Hkkkuc
➡️ SOWN report: bit.ly/4mfKP4a
78th World Health Assembly
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May 26, 2025 at 7:29 PM
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
➡️ ICN statements: bit.ly/3Hkkkuc
➡️ SOWN report: bit.ly/4mfKP4a
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
New report supports ICN’s warnings that illegal attacks on health care have become normalized in conflict
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May 22, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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