International Nurses Day 2024 | Latest Maternity news
Sunday 12 May is International Nurses Day, recognising the vital role of nurses in our NHS and providing compassionate and safe care to patients. Nurses make...
www.uhdb.nhs.ukHere are the latest notable developments related to International/National Nurses Day as of May 2026:
- US/North American coverage emphasizes National Nurses Week (May 6–12) with widespread media features and local celebrations recognizing frontline nurses, their care, and leadership roles.[3][4][6]
- UK NHS and related trusts continue to mark International Nurses Day (May 12) with messages of appreciation and department-level activities, highlighting nurses’ contributions and wellbeing.[2][9]
- World Health Organization and regional bodies stress the economic and social value of investing in nursing, aligning with IND 2024 themes about the “economic power of care” and workforce investment, and call for stronger nursing leadership globally.[10]
If you’d like, I can pull more targeted items (for Brazil, your city, or specific healthcare systems) or compile a quick timeline of events and notable quotes from these sources.
Citations:
- National Nurses Week coverage and celebrations[3]
- Local/national nursing day celebrations in the UK NHS context[9][2]
- ABC News/National coverage of nurses day 2026[4][6]
- WHO IND 2024 themes and messaging[10]