The Uganda Law Reform Commission (ULRC) has drafted 32 stringent regulations for nurses and midwives to address complaints and disciplinary proceedings related to professional misconduct.
Julianna Kisakye, a Legal Officer at ULRC, explained that the regulations were developed in response to numerous public complaints about issues such as bribery, incompetence, medical negligence, sexual harassment, breach of conduct, and infringement of patient rights.
“We discovered that some patients lost their lives due to negligence and unethical behavior by nurses and midwives. These regulations aim to hold culprits accountable, deliver justice to victims, and restore public confidence in the profession,” Kisakye stated.
For instance, Regulation 27 stipulates that, upon concluding an inquiry, the disciplinary committee may recommend that the council remove a registered nurse or midwife’s name from the register or an enrolled nurse or midwife’s name from the roll.
Jennifer Nambalirwa Mateega, Head of Education, Training, and Regulation at the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council, confirmed their involvement in the consultation process for the draft regulations. She noted that the new rules would enhance the profession’s public image.
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