Health and poverty are closely related. Improving health is the fundamental goal of economic development. Nurses and Midwives play a major role in the health care system. The main function of a nurse is health promotion, prevention of diseases, nursing therapeutics and rehabilitation. Qualifi ed nurses can contribute to achieving positive health outcomes such as reducing mortality, morbidity and disability, promoting healthy lifestyles, improving maternal and child health, to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. This article attempts to identify how nurses and midwives can contribute to health care.
It reviews existing situations of nursing and midwifery in India. Discusses the major issues and what is the future of Nursing? and how to meet the challenges.
Nursing and Midwifery Services, Major issues in delivery of Health Care Services
