Global Network Side Meetings
WHOCC Involvement: Michele Rumsey, Professor Caroline Homer, Tasmin Goldsmith
Several Global Network side meetings were held in 2015, including one attached to the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) conference in Japan, another attached to the International Council of Nurses (ICN) conference in the Republic of Korea and a third attached to the STTI conference in Las Vegas. Each meeting led to fruitful discussion of work in progress and of plans for future projects.
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It is hoped that this exchange of information will assist the GNWHOCCs to gain a better understanding of work being undertaken and to consider potential collaborative work in the future.
International Confederation of Midwives Congress in Bali, June 2023
WHO CC UTS participated in the prestigious 33rd International Confederation of Midwives (ICM) Triennial Congress held in Bali, Indonesia, from June 11-14, 2023. The congress, themed "Together again: from evidence to reality," brought together an array of distinguished midwifery leaders, enthusiastic young minds, and participants from across the globe to celebrate midwifery's vital role in improving maternal and newborn health.
WHO CC UTS was represented by a team of eminent midwives, showcasing their dedication and commitment to advancing the field. Dr. Vanessa Scarf, Dr. Loretta Musgrave, Dr. Heike Roth, Associate Professor Christine Catling, and Professor Kathleen Baird showcased their pioneering work, shedding light on evidence-based practices and groundbreaking research in the midwifery domain.
International Council of Nurses (ICN) Congress in Montreal, July 2023
Themed “Nurses together: a force for global health”," the ICN Congress 2023 highlighted the pivotal role of nurses in achieving Universal Health Coverage and promoting sustainable development. From July 1st to 5th, the congress held various workshops, aiming to inspire action, foster innovation, and build strong networks to address current and future challenges in the healthcare sector.
The Global Network of WHO Collaborating Centres for Nursing and Midwifery (GNWHOCCNM) hosted a meeting during the event, bringing together representatives from various World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Centres for Nursing and Midwifery and partners. The meeting focused on fostering collaboration and synergy among these Collaborating Centres and facilitated discussions around strengthening the capacities of nurses and midwives, enhancing research and data collection, and the sharing of tools and resources. Prof. Michele Rumsey, Director of WHO CC UTS, and the Secretariat of the GNWHOCCNM, facilitated the meeting presenting findings from interviews held with each collaborating centre earlier this year.
Both the GNWHOCCNM Meeting and the ICN Congress facilitated networking among participants, paving the way for future partnerships and collaborations. The exchange of ideas and experiences between nurses from different countries and specialties encouraged cross-cultural learning and the adoption of best practices worldwide.
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