WHO Collaborating Centers for Nursing & Midwifery

WHO Collaborating Centers for Nursing & Midwifery WHOCCNM/GANM is a global network of nurses & midwives dedicated to improving health across the world

06/16/2026

Our lead intern, Holland, joined some students in Nepal for a global health rotation at Dhulikhel Hospital. Here is a POV of what a day could like!

As we start a new summer semester, we can't go without saying a thank-you and congratulations to our graduates! We met t...
06/12/2026

As we start a new summer semester, we can't go without saying a thank-you and congratulations to our graduates! We met together during graduation and celebrated working in global health together!!

We hope to see them soon, out in the world, doing their thing!!

Soon!! We are so looking forward to this symposium! Register at link in BioThe Johns Hopkins Center for Global Surgery i...
04/15/2026

Soon!! We are so looking forward to this symposium! Register at link in Bio

The Johns Hopkins Center for Global Surgery invites you to the Johns Hopkins Global Surgery Symposium on Saturday, May 2, 2026.

Join leaders, trainees, and partners in global health to explore innovations in global surgery, share research, and connect with mentors and colleagues who are passionate about strengthening surgical systems worldwide.

๐Ÿ—“ May 2, 2026
โฐ 8:30 AM โ€“ 3:00 PM ET
๐Ÿ“ In person: Baltimore
register here:
https://jh.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_b10erJEPX6MsNWC

๐ŸŒ Weโ€™re Hiring: Global Health Intern Opportunity!Passionate about global health, nursing, and making a meaningful impact...
04/08/2026

๐ŸŒ Weโ€™re Hiring: Global Health Intern Opportunity!

Passionate about global health, nursing, and making a meaningful impact worldwide? The Johns Hopkins School of Nursing Center for Global Initiatives is looking for a motivated and driven intern to join our team!

Since its founding, the Center has worked to strengthen the global nursing workforce, advance health equity, and support innovative education, research, and policy initiatives around the world.

๐Ÿ“ Be part of a team that is shaping the future of global nursing and health equity.

๐ŸŒธ Join us for an important conversation on respectful maternity care๐Ÿ’ป Open to healthcare professionals, students, and ad...
04/05/2026

๐ŸŒธ Join us for an important conversation on respectful maternity care

๐Ÿ’ป Open to healthcare professionals, students, and advocates
๐Ÿ—“ Donโ€™t miss this opportunity to learn and reflect

๐Ÿ”— Register now to be part of the discussion

๐Ÿšจ Save the Date!The Johns Hopkins Global Surgery Symposium is happening May 2!!Join the Johns Hopkins University communi...
03/25/2026

๐Ÿšจ Save the Date!

The Johns Hopkins Global Surgery Symposium is happening May 2!!

Join the Johns Hopkins University community and global partners for a conversation on advancing surgical care and improving health equity worldwide.

More details coming soon!

Next week!๐ŸŒŸ Spanish Webinar Series ๐ŸŒŸJoin us for โ€œFamilias Activas y Sanas: La Evoluciรณn de un Programa Intensivo del Tra...
03/15/2026

Next week!

๐ŸŒŸ Spanish Webinar Series ๐ŸŒŸ

Join us for โ€œFamilias Activas y Sanas: La Evoluciรณn de un Programa Intensivo del Tratamiento de Obesidad Infantil.โ€

๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€โš•๏ธ Featuring Sarah Polk, pediatrician and Medical Director of Yard 56 Pediatrics in Baltimore. Dr. Polk will discuss the evolution of child intensive weight management programs and advancing health equity for Latine children and families.

๐Ÿ“… March 23
โฐ 12 PM (ET)
๐Ÿ“ Virtual

๐Ÿ”Ž Q&A will include English translation.

Hosted by Johns Hopkins School of Medicineโ€™s Center for Salud/Health and Opportunity for Latines (Centro SOL).

๐ŸŒ Advancing Global Nursing & Midwifery Through Collaboration and InnovationAt the WHO Collaborating Center at the Johns ...
02/23/2026

๐ŸŒ Advancing Global Nursing & Midwifery Through Collaboration and Innovation

At the WHO Collaborating Center at the Johns Hopkins School of Nursing, we continue to leverage information and communication technologies to strengthen nursing and midwifery education worldwide.

Over the past year, we:
๐Ÿ”น Published 13 blog posts and 6 short recordings in English and Spanish
๐Ÿ”น Hosted 4 virtual sessions aligned with the Sustainable Development Goals
๐Ÿ”น Shared 260 research summaries globally
๐Ÿ”น Added 260 open-access articles to our online research library
๐Ÿ”น Published a manuscript in the Pan American Journal of Public Health
๐Ÿ”น Partnered with PAHO to support adolescent health policy development
๐Ÿ”น Delivered a webinar on gender identity and sexual orientation for nurses in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru
๐Ÿ”น Collaborated with ministries of health and global centers to strengthen strategic nursing and midwifery guidance

Through the Global Alliance for Nursing and Midwifery Community of Practice, we remain committed to equitable access to evidence-based knowledge for nurses and midwives everywhere.

Together, we are advancing education, policy, and practice to improve global health.

12/22/2025

Antimicrobial stewardship saves lives. ๐Ÿฆ ๐Ÿ’Š
Nurses are uniquely positioned to lead stewardship initiatives โ€” ensuring the right drug, dose, and duration while educating patients and teams. Supporting nurse-led programs strengthens care today and protects antibiotics for tomorrow.

Sunday news: New blog!!!๐Ÿšจ Antimicrobial resistance is rising fast โ€” but nurses are the key to turning the tide.From Indi...
12/14/2025

Sunday news: New blog!!!
๐Ÿšจ Antimicrobial resistance is rising fast โ€” but nurses are the key to turning the tide.

From India to the global stage, nurses are leading efforts in infection control, community education, and smarter antibiotic use. So why are their roles still underrecognized in many AMR policies?

๐ŸŒ This week on the blog, explore how empowering nurses strengthens primary care, improves stewardship, and protects global health.

๐Ÿ‘‰ Read the full post to learn why nursing leadership is essential in the fight against AMR.
https://ganm.nursing.jhu.edu/nurses-at-the-frontline-strengthening-antimicrobial-stewardship-in-primary-healthcare/

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