Nursing Investments in LMICs Yield 10:1 Economic Returns: ICN Report Highlights Impact on Global Health and Prosperity
Accra, Ghana – Lack of access to essential health services affects over 4.5 billion people globally, leading to the loss of 60 million lives due to health care system failures. This results in a 15% loss in global GDP. However, investing in nurses, who deliver more than 80% of hands-on care, can prevent these consequences, according to a report from the International Council of Nurses (ICN). The report highlights that investments in the health workforce …