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About Caring with Courage

In this online film series, the International Council of Nurses (ICN) celebrates the incredible work of nurses around the world, and their role in guiding development in the healthcare sector as well as improving patient health.

Produced for the ICN by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions, the films and articles in Caring with Courage reveal the power of care and dedication in the inspiring work of nurses.

Nurses have been forging new paths in healthcare and leading communities towards a healthier future. With incredible developments driven by passionate people, this sector is working to progress patient care as well as advocating for the important role that nurses play. This series celebrates the critical work of nurses to create safer environments for patients and discover innovative solutions to contemporary health problems.

Caring with Courage features numerous inspiring stories from around the globe - from a dynamic Ugandan nurse on a mission to stop tuberculosis in its tracks and nurses harnessing the potential of AI to care for mental health in Asia, to the train bringing health care to communities in rural South Africa and the midwives working towards a safer birthing experience for indigenous women in Mexico by combining knowledge from both the past and the present – these stories cover the incredible impact of nurses all over the world.

Find out more about the International Council of Nurses here.

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