Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council (UNMC) 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)
Exists to set and regulate standards of training and practice, register nurses and midwives and provide professional guidelines for public safety
A professional regulatory and supervisory body committed to the provision of quality nursing and midwifery services to the public
Protect the Public from unsafe nursing and midwifery practices Ensure quality of services Foster the development of the profession Confer responsibility, accountability, identity and status of the Nurses/Midwives
Setting and regulating standards of training and practice,register nurses and midwives and provide professional guidelines for public safety