Health for All Through Nursing and Midwifery Excellence

To maximize the contribution of nursing and midwifery in order to advance Health for All in partnership with WHO and its member states, member Centres, NGOs, and others interested in promoting the health of populations.

The Network will carry out advocacy and evidence based policy activities within the framework of WHA and regional resolutions and the WHO Programs of Work.

Current listing of Collaborating Centres for Nursing and Midwifery Development in the Global Network.

World map of WHO Collaborating Centres for Nursing and Midwifery Development.

• Secretary General: Isabel A.C. Mendes, University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto College of Nursing, Brazil (2008-2012)
• AFRO: Busisiwe Bhengu, University of Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa (2008-2010)
• AMRO: Judy Mill, University of Alberta Faculty of Nursing, Canada (2007-2009)
• EMRO: Fatima Jamali, College of Health Sciences, Ministry of Health, Kingdom of Bahrain (2008-2012)
• EURO: Valerie Fleming, Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland (2008-2010)
• SEARO: Indarjit Walia, Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education & Research (PGIMER), India (2007-2009)
• WPRO: Il Yong Yoo, University of the Philippines (2008-2010)

Senior Scientist for Nursing/Midwifery at WHO Headquarters: Dr Jean Yan

2008-2012
Institution: University of São Paulo at Ribeirão Preto, College of Nursing, Brazil
Secretary-General: Prof. Dr. Isabel Amélia Costa Mendes

2004-2008
Institution: Glasgow Caledonian University, Scotland
Secretary-General: Professor Barbara Parfitt

2000-2004
Institution: George Mason University, Fairfax VA
Secretary-General: Dr. Rita M Carty DNS RN FAAN

1998-2000
Institution: Manchester University, UK
Secretary-General: Professor Tony Butterworth

1994-1998
Institution: Yonsei University College of Nursing, South Korea
Secretary-General: Dr. Mo Im Kim

1990-1994
Institution: University of Illinois, Chicago
Secretary-General: Dr. Mi Ja Kim