Acme Nursing School: Strengthening Egypt’s Healthcare Workforce & Future
Nurses and midwives represent over 50% of the global health workforce, yet shortages persist.
(WHO – State of the World’s Nursing: https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240003279)
The Eastern Mediterranean Region averages 16.5 nurses per 10,000 people, compared to a global average of 39.4.
(WHO Health Workforce Statistics: https://www.who.int/data/gho)
Higher nurse staffing is associated with lower mortality and better patient outcomes.
(The Lancet – Nurse Staffing: https://www.thelancet.com)
Investing in nursing education yields strong economic and social returns, especially for women.
(WHO – Nursing Investment Returns: https://www.who.int/teams/nursing-and-midwifery)
