About the Session

This session emphasizes the critical role of community health nursing in promoting equitable access to healthcare, reducing disparities and building resilient, sustainable communities. It highlights how nurses act as frontline leaders in delivering patient-centered care beyond hospital walls—addressing public health needs, preventive care and community empowerment. By integrating clinical expertise with social responsibility, this session aligns directly with the SDGs on health, equity and sustainable cities.

Focus Areas

Primary & Preventive Care

Strategies for disease prevention, vaccination programs and maternal-child health.

Community-Based Interventions

Outreach models, home-based care and mobile health clinics.

Equity in Healthcare Delivery

Addressing rural-urban disparities, marginalized populations and vulnerable groups.

Health Promotion & Education

Awareness campaigns, lifestyle interventions and culturally sensitive health education.

Disaster Preparedness & Resilience

Nursing roles in emergency response, climate-related health challenges and community resilience.

Collaborative Models

Partnerships with local governments, NGOs and interdisciplinary teams for sustainable health systems.

Core Objectives (SDGs)

SDG 3
Good Health & Well-being

Strengthen community-based nursing practices to improve population health outcomes.

SDG 10
Reduced Inequalities

Ensure equitable access to healthcare services for underserved and marginalized communities.

SDG 11
Sustainable Cities & Communities

Promote resilient, inclusive and sustainable healthcare models that support healthy urban and rural communities.

Expected Outcomes

Enhanced models of community-based nursing practice.

Policy recommendations for equitable healthcare delivery. plans.

Strengthened disaster preparedness and resilience frameworks.

Improved integration of nursing into sustainable community health systems.