The Duchess of Cambridge, in a pre-recorded video message, for the closing events, said: “Covid-19 has highlighted the vital role that nurses provide, which we all rely on, and it’s made all the more extraordinary when we consider the huge sacrifices and personal demands that have been placed on all of you by the pandemic.” Meanwhile, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, director general of the WHO, said: “The Nursing Now campaign has pushed countries towards action, developed a new generation of leaders in nurses, and increased the influence of nursing in health systems across the world. “As the campaign comes to an end, I urge countries to invest in nurses, so they are supported, protected, motivated, and equipped to deliver safe care,” he said.