WHO/Europe and partners will gather in Astana, Kazakhstan, on 11 December 2025 for the official launch of the Strategic Directions for Nursing and Midwifery in Central Asia (2025–2030). Developed with ministries of health and government chief nursing and midwifery officers from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan, the new framework outlines priority actions across education, jobs, leadership and service delivery to strengthen the nursing and midwifery workforce.
Aligned with the Roadmap for Health and Well-being in Central Asia (2026–2030), the Strategic Directions aims to drive investment, coordinated reform and long-term workforce resilience across the subregion.
The event, hosted at the Ministry of Healthcare of Kazakhstan, will bring together WHO experts, representatives of collaborating centres and regional partners, and key stakeholders for discussions on trends, future plans and opportunities for collaboration.
Participants will engage in presentations, interactive sessions and networking to support a shared vision for a stronger, more empowered nursing and midwifery workforce in Central Asia.