Archive · 17 Nov 2025
Global Nursing Shortage of 4.5 Million Creates Migration Opportunities
Imagine there aren't enough nurses in the world to take care of everyone who needs help, like doctors and nurses in hospitals.
There are about 2.9 million nurses now, but we need 4.5 million more!
This big need means that countries are looking for nurses from other countries to come and help.
India and Australia are working together to find ways to train more nurses and help them move between countries safely.
They held a meeting to talk about making nursing better, sharing knowledge, and using new technology.
This is important so that everyone can get the healthcare they need.
A global shortage of 4.5 million nursing professionals has been identified.
The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in India, along with Australian and international partners, held a roundtable on strengthening nursing workforces.
The event aimed to build a resilient nursing workforce aligned with Sustainable Development Goals.
Discussions highlighted the potential for ethical nurse migration due to the global demand.
Priority areas for India-Australia cooperation include faculty development, research, exchange programs, and digital learning.
- Who
- Health Ministry officials, Edith Cowan University, Jhpiego, senior officials from central and state governments, nursing leaders, and academic experts
- What
- Inaugurated a two-day roundtable to address the global nursing shortage and build a resilient, future-ready nursing workforce through international collaboration, particularly between India and Australia.
- When
- Monday
- Where
- New Delhi, India
- Why
- To address health system challenges arising from nursing shortages and to create ethical pathways for nurse migration.
- Global Nursing Shortage
- 4.5 million
- Current Number of Nurses Worldwide
- 2.9 million
- Event Location
- New Delhi, India
- Event Duration
- Two days
- Collaborating Institutions
- Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (India), Edith Cowan University (Australia), Jhpiego