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ORONO “Our Environment: Nurses Taking Action on Sustainable Health Solutions” will be the focus at the University of Maine on Friday, April 9, of the annual evidence-based practice conference of the Omicron Xi at-Large Chapter of the global nursing honor society Sigma Theta Tau International.
The virtual event, free and open to the public, will be held from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., featuring keynote speakers Nirav Shah, Paul Mayewski and Katie Huffling in the morning, a noon poster session and presentations focused on waste management in health care, the impact of climate change on adaptation among the Wabanaki, and addressing health disparities and food insecurity among vulnerable populations in the afternoon.
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Islamabad: Eight Pakistani nurses and midwives have been honoured in the global list of “100 Outstanding Women Nurse and Midwife Leaders” in 2020.
The recognition marks the end of the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) year-long campaign to celebrate the incredible work of nurses and midwives, highlight the challenging conditions they face, and advocate for enhanced investments in the nursing and midwifery workforce. The list recognised 100 nurses and midwives from 43 countries for their contribution to raising healthcare standards, especially during the difficult times of the coronavirus pandemic.
Pakistani nurses and midwives acknowledged
All the eight nurses and midwives from Pakistan are either faculty members or alumni of the Aga Khan University’s School of Nursing and Midwifery (AKU-SONAM). The School’s Dean Dr Rozina Karmaliani has been honoured under the Board and Management category in appreciation of her efforts to improve adolescent health, strengthen research