Supporting nurses around the world

Nurses are a vital part of the healthcare team. Their skills, care and expertise help patients around the world heal every day. Many of the low-resource clinics and hospitals World Telehealth Initiative serves need nursing support. We have received an abundance of requests for nurses to participate in our programs. In 2023, we will pilot our nursing program which enables our volunteer nurses to share their knowledge, skills and support with clinicians in underserved areas.

8.6 million more health workers are needed to meet global needs. Nurses and midwives represent more than 50% of the current shortage.

80% of all nurses work in countries that are home to half of the world’s population. Nurses in underserved areas of the world face health center overcrowding, staff shortages, and lack of health resources.

1 in 8 nurses leave their home country to move abroad. The nurse and midwife shortages are most prevalent in Southeast Asia and Africa.

As World Telehealth Initiative’s programs grow, so will our nursing support. Our new matching platform will enable much more robust involvement from nurses and other clinicians. The result will be expanded support and better health for the communities we serve.

All data from the World Health Organization.