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Health Updates Webinar #183: Caring for Carers: Listening to Nurses
March 8 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm
The University of the Philippines
in partnership with the UP Manila – National Institutes of Health, UP Philippine General Hospital, and UP College of Medicine
and in cooperation with the World Health Organization – Western Pacific Regional Office
would like to invite you to attend this webinar!
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International Women’s Day 2024
March 8, 2024 (Friday) 12nn
Caring for Carers: Listening to Nurses
Speakers:
DR. AMELIA LATU AFUHAAMANGO TUIPULOTU
Chief Nursing Officer
World Health Organization
DR. STACY BLYTHE
Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery, and Health
University of Technology Sydney
(WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Development)
MS. MARIA CECILIA PUNZALAN
Deputy Director for Nursing, Philippine General Hospital
Affiliate Faculty, University of the Philippines Manila College of Nursing
(WHO Collaborating Centre for Leadership in Nursing Development)
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International Women’s Day 2024
March 8, 2024 (Friday) 12nn
Caring for Carers: Listening to Nurses
In honor of International Women’s Day 2024, we are excited to organize a webinar, in partnership with the World Health Organization – Western Pacific Regional Office (WHO-WPRO) and WHO Collaborating Centres from Australia and the Philippines, where we will spotlight the crucial role played by nurses in the healthcare sector and underscore the necessity of prioritizing their well-being within a supportive framework.
Nurses, primarily women, have long been the backbone of healthcare, demonstrating unwavering commitment and resilience in the face of unprecedented challenges. Despite their indispensable contributions, the profound impact of their work may at times go unnoticed, and their own well-being remains a vital yet overlooked aspect of the healthcare landscape. The purpose of this webinar is to initiate a global conversation that unites healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the public in exploring the challenges faced by nurses and devising strategies for fostering a more supportive and nurturing environment.
Our distinguished panel of speakers will include Dr. Amelia Latu Afuhaamango Tuipulotu, who is the Chief Nursing Officer of the WHO; Dr. Stacy Blythe from the Faculty of Nursing, Midwifery, Health at the University of Technology Sydney, a WHO Collaborating Centre for Nursing, Midwifery, and Health Development; and Ms. Maria Cecilia Punzalan, who is the PGH Deputy Director for Nursing and is an Affiliate Faculty of the UP College of Nursing, a WHO Collaborating Centre for Leadership in Nursing Development. They will discuss the various facets of nursing, encompassing the emotional and physical toll of the profession, the influence of workplace conditions on mental health, and the imperative for gender-sensitive policies within healthcare systems. Furthermore, the discussion will delve into the intersectionality of gender and nursing, recognizing and addressing the unique challenges experienced by female nurses worldwide.
This collaboration with the WHO-WPRO ensures an international perspective, facilitating the sharing of diverse insights and experiences. Together, we aim to create a world where nurses are not only acknowledged but genuinely cared for. Join us in this impactful event as we celebrate International Women’s Day by focusing on those who tirelessly contribute to the health and well-being of communities worldwide.