There are just under 28 million nurses worldwide, about 5.9 million short of what the world needs to adequately care for the growing population.
More than 80% of the world's nurses work in countries that account for half of the world's population.
Nursing is the largest occupational group in the health-care sector, accounting for roughly 59% of health professions, WHO says. There are just under 28 million nurses worldwide, about 5.9 million short of what the world needs to adequately care for the growing population, according to a new report published Monday from WHO, the International Council of Nurses and Nursing Now.
"Nurses are the backbone of the health system," WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said in a statement. "Today, many nurses find themselves on the frontline in the battle against COVID-19. This report is a stark reminder of the unique role they play, and a wakeup call to ensure they get the support they need to keep the world healthy."
On Friday, New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio called for a "national enlistment of medical personnel" in the city as local officials prepare for a crush of coronavirus patients expected over the next few weeks.
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