EFNNMA GA AND CONFERENCE 2026
DATA 17 AND 18 SEPTEMBER 2026 LOCATION: FLORENCE ITALY, COMPLEX IL FULIGNO Il Fuligno complex is a spectacular hidden gem from the early fifteenth century that houses exquisite frescoes from the Renaissance. 17 SEPTEMBER 2026 – EFNNMA GENERAL ASSEMBLY FROM 15.30 – 18.30 – FULIGNO COMPLEX EFNNMA CONFERENCE 2027 – 18 SEPTEMBER 2026 🌍 Autonomy […]
EFNNMA Statement on International Women’s Day, President Mervi Jokinen
Today, we proudly join the global community in marking International Women’s Day — a moment to celebrate the achievements, leadership, and resilience of women everywhere, and to reaffirm our commitment to advancing equity in every aspect of society. Women are at the heart of our professions. Across midwifery and nursing care services, education, and research, […]
Webina Safe Nursing Staffing – Nursing Action
EFNNMA VIce President Karen Bjoro will be speaking at the WHO Euro Webinar Launchof Safe Nurse Staffing Policy on Wdnesday February 18th 14:00 CET. The European Forum of National Nurses and Midwives (EFNNMA) is a partner of the WHO Euro Nursing Action and contributed to the policy brief. Join the launch webinar: https://who.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_57Tb7JyeRDehxC_K-H7RYQ#/registration
EFNNMA 2026
As we welcome a new year, we want to begin with a deep and heartfelt thank you. Every milestone the EFNNMA reaches, every policy statement delivered to the WHO, every educational standard advanced, and every cross-border partnership forged, happens because of the relentless dedication, solidarity, and professional courage of our National Associations. You are the […]
Webinar From Policy to Practice: Elevating Nursing & Midwifery Prescribing in Europe
From Policy to Practice: Elevating Nursing & Midwifery Prescribing in Europe 3 December 2025 – 14:00–16:00 CET (Geneva time) Register now: https://bit.ly/webinarnurseprescribing https://eu01web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_LWRHVb2CQ6O5yMNDJK6uzQ #Nurses and #midwives are at the frontline of #care – now it’s time to strengthen their prescribing authority across Europe. Join @EFNBrussels @efnnma @WHO_Europe @ensa_nursing for a high‑impact webinar on nursing and […]
75th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for EuropeProvisional Agenda item 3: “Second European Programme of Work, 2026–2030 – “UnitedAction for Better Health” (EPW2) (EUR/RC75/22) Joint statement by non-state actors on the European Programme of Work 2
Dear Regional Director Dr Kluge, esteemed delegates, dear colleagues,The European Public Health Alliance, on behalf of the undersigned civil-society organisations, warmly welcomes the second European Programme of Work (EPW2) and congratulates WHO Europe and its Member States for co-creating such a forward-looking, evidence-based and inclusive framework.EPW2 comes at a time of profound transformation. Geopolitical instability, […]
75th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Europe, 28–30 October2025 – Item 12 Progress reports: Action Plan for the Prevention and Control ofNoncommunicable Diseases in the WHO European Region 2016–2025
75th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Europe, 28–30 October 2025Item 12 Progress reports: Action Plan for the Prevention and Control of Noncommunicable Diseases in the WHO European Region 2016–2025 The International Council of Nurses (ICN), representing more than 30 million nurses worldwide, welcomes the progress report on the prevention and control of […]
75th Session of the WHO Regional Committee for EuropeAgenda item 3: Second European Programme of Work, 2026–2030 – “United Action for BetterHealth” EUR/RC75/19
Dear Regional Director, chair and distinguished delegates,On behalf of the co-signatories NSA, EUPHA warmly welcome the new European Programme of Work, United Action for Better Health. It rightly places health at the heart of Europe’s resilience , as a foundation of peace, prosperity, and social cohesion.The experience of recent years has shown that resilient health […]
European Healthcare Workers at Mental Breaking Point, New MeND WHO Europe Report Confirms
A new WHO/Europe report has validated what trade unions have been warning about for years: Europe’s healthcare workers are exhausted, overwhelmed, and struggling with significant mental health challenges. The groundbreaking Mental Health of Nurses and Doctors (MeND) survey – the largest of its kind – gathered responses from over 120,000 healthcare professionals across 29 European […]
Webinar European Nursing and Midwifery: charting progress, addressing challenges
European Nursing and Midwifery: charting progress, addressing challenges – Webinar May 6, 2025 Webinar of European Nursing and Midwifery week – ENMW2025 Moderator: Steve Pitman, EFNNMA Board Member, INMO Head of Education and Professional Development Welcome Mervi Jokinen, EFNNMA President Tacking stock of nurses’ availability and wellbeing in WHO European Region Margrieta Langins, Nursing and […]