Title: [42nd World Health Assembly. Strengthening nursing and midwifery in support of strategies for "Health for All"]

POPLINE Document Number: 076206

Source citation:

NOSELEUTIKE, 1991 Oct-Dec;30(138):239-41.

Abstract:

The 42nd World Health Assembly (WHA), after taking into consideration the decision of WHA No. 36.11, concerned itself with the role of the nursing profession in support of the strategy of Health for All by the Year 2000. During the discussions at 75th assembly of the council, emphasis was given to the need for increasing the courses for teachers of nursing services and to institute necessary changes in the practice and training of nurses. During the 39th WHA, the agenda entailed discussions about the role of the nursing profession as far as Health for All was concerned, and it was concluded that no national strategy could be implemented if nurses did not take part in the improvement of training, and that the reduction of their numbers would have implications for the future. Nursing care requirements are likely to grow in view of maternity needs and the AIDS epidemic, and well-trained new personnel would be able to handle new technology. Small staff resources should be utilized in higher, more constructive activities. There are deficiencies in field research, because researchers are few. After taking note of the opinion of the general manage and what the council discussed the member countries were requested to anticipate their nursing staffing needs to avoid shortages, to attract potential nurses and keep those who are already employed by improving their training and qualifications, and to encourage nurses to achieve leadership positions and participate in the planning programs of their respective countries. Other agenda points included the encouragement of participation in research, training programs, the modification of rules to ease activities, and the motivation of personnel engaged in health care in outlying areas to enhance the health standards of high risk groups. A relevant progress report was scheduled to be submitted to the 45th WHA.

Keywords:

Conferences and Congresses
Public Health
Health and Welfare Planning
Nurses and Nursing
Midwives and Midwifery
Health
Social Planning
Economic Factors
Health Personnel
Delivery of Health Care