Registration & Licensing
Apply for approval as a health professional or health facility. Ensure compliance, gain public trust, and operate legally under national standards.
Complaints & Disciplinary Services
NHPC investigates misconduct, malpractice, and ethical violations to keep patients safe and strengthen healthcare accountability
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Health Education Institution Registration
NHPC registers and accredits universities, colleges, and training centers that offer health-related programs. We ensure institutions meet national academic, ethical, and quality standards for producing competent health professionals.
Quality Control & Standards
Upgrade your service to meet national health standards NHPC evaluates facilities and systems to improve safety, performance, and overall healthcare quality across Somalia.
About National Health Professionals Council
The National Health Professionals Council (NHPC) is an independent statutory regulatory body established under Act Lr.31 of 2020 by the Federal Government of Somalia. The Council is mandated to regulate and oversee the registration, licensing, and professional conduct of all health professionals, health facilities, and health education institutions across the country.
The NHPC’s core mission is to protect the public from medical malpractice, uphold professional ethics, and ensure high-quality and safe healthcare services for all Somali citizens. Through its regulatory functions, the Council fosters a health system that is professional, ethical, and accountable
The Council’s key responsibilities include:
- Registering and licensing all health professionals in Somalia.
- Accrediting and monitoring public and private health facilities.
- Recognizing and licensing health education and training institutions.
- Developing and enforcing codes of ethics and standards of practice.
- Investigating professional misconduct and applying appropriate disciplinary measures.
- Advising the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders on matters related to health professions and public health standards.
NATIONAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS COUNCIL FUNCTION
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Our services are available from Saturday to Thursday, providing fast, reliable support for registrations, complaints, and quality control. Stay compliant, stay protected, and access trusted assistance whenever you need.
- 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Success Stories
The progress NHPC has made in strengthening health regulation, improving service quality, and ensuring safer, more reliable healthcare for all across Somalia.
Registration requirements for health professionals
- Certified copies of Academic Certificates and Transcripts attested by Somali ministries of Higher Education
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Internship Certificate/Training Period Certificate
- Secondary school certificate
- Copy of Identity card or passport.
- 2 Recent Passport size photographs.
- Criminal Clearance Letter
- If studied outside the country attestation from the Embassy
- Registration Fee
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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NHPC CONTACT
You can contact our office during working hours: Saturday to Wednesday from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm Thursday 8:00 am to 2:00 pm
Registration Office
- +252 61 3843534
- communication@nhpc.gov.so
Complaints Office
- 2376
- complaints@nhpc.gov.so