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International Nurses Day
IND is celebrated around the world every May 12, the anniversary of Florence Nightingale's birth. ICN commemorates this important day each year with the production and distribution of the International Nurses' Day (IND) resources and evidence.
“Our Nurses. Our Future. Caring for nurses strengthens economies”
Building on the success of the 2024 IND theme, The Economic Power of Care, the 2025 theme shifts focus to the health and wellbeing of nurses. This theme underscores the critical role a healthy nursing workforce plays in strengthening economies, improving health systems, and ensuring better outcomes for communities worldwide.

Bowel Screening Month
Bowel cancer is the second-highest cause of cancer death in New Zealand, but it shouldn’t be – it’s beatable and treatable if diagnosed early enough.
Check Your Symptoms
Bowel cancer is 90% curable if caught early, so do our quick symptoms checker today! Check the boxes that apply, send them to yourself, then show the email to your GP.
Symptoms can come and go, so don’t wait if you have any bowel concerns, no matter what age you are.