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Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council

The Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council regulates the Nursing and Midwifery professionals in the country. It was initially set up in 1922 and has passed through a series of legislation, reflecting changes in the ever evolving professions. It is at present governed by The Uganda Nurses and Midwives Act (1996).
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Message From Council Registrar

Dear Colleagues;

Nurses and Midwives and the Public, it is of great honor. I was appointed to serve our country as Registrar of Uganda Nurses’ and Midwives Council (UNMC) with effect from 10th November 2021.

Uganda Nurses and Midwives Act (1996 established UNMC) as a professional regulatory and supervisory body to ensure the provision of quality nursing and midwifery services to the country. The Registrar of UNMC is the Legal Custodian of the registers and rolls of all Nurses and midwives in Uganda and of the seal of the Council. The Registrar is supported by a very dedicated team of staff at the Secretariat in the smooth running of day-to-day activities and management of the Council and guided by the Governing Council.

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Uganda Journal of Nursing and Midwifery (UJNM)

Interested in submitting a manuscript with nursing and midwifery evidence in Uganda. Uganda Journal of Nursing and Midwifery is currently receiving submissions for its first issue 2022.

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