NHPC Act Lr.31 · Articles 51–52
Inspection Regime
Every health facility is inspected before licensing and at least every six months thereafter. Articles 51–52 of the NHPC Act Lr.31.
Who this applies to
- Every licensed health facility, and any premises the Council believes are being used to provide health services (Art. 51(1),(4)).
- Facility owners, managers and staff present during an inspection (Art. 51(7)).
Key legal facts
Article 51(1) — Every facility is inspected before licensing and at least every six months thereafter.
Article 51(3) — Inspectors must display their ID cards during inspections.
Article 51(7) — Obstructing an inspector, refusing assistance, or giving false information — a fine of up to US$1,000.
Article 52(3) — A facility given notice of a violation has seven days to submit a corrective action plan.
After registration — Ongoing obligations
- 1
Admit inspectors and give reasonable assistance
Inspectors have full authority to enter and inspect a functioning health facility, with respect and dignity (Art. 51(4)). You must give the assistance they reasonably require (Art. 51(7)(b)).
- 2
Keep licences and records available for inspection
Inspectors may examine the practising licences of professionals working at the facility, its registration, and the records required to be kept under the Act (Art. 51(5)), and any equipment in use (Art. 51(6)).
- 3
Display the licence at the facility
A copy of the licence must be shown in a prominent place on the premises (Art. 47(2)).
- 4
If you receive a notice of violation, respond within 7 days
On receipt of a written notice, submit a written corrective action plan with scheduled dates within seven days (Art. 52(2),(3)).
Documents & Forms
Registration Requirements for Health Facilities — The documents a health facility must submit to register with NHPC under Article 41(3). — NHPC / HFR-REQ / 01·261 KB·SO/EN·Updated2026-07-16
- National Health Professionals Council Act, Lr.31 — The full legal framework establishing the NHPC and regulating health professionals, facilities, and training institutions. 73 Articles. — NHPC / ACT / Lr.31·339 KB·EN·Updated2026-07-16
Frequently asked questions
What happens during an inspection?+
Inspectors nominated by the Council display their ID cards (Art. 51(3)) and may enter and inspect the facility with respect and dignity (Art. 51(4)). They may examine staff practising licences, registration and records (Art. 51(5)) and equipment in use (Art. 51(6)). They then submit a written report of the outcome to the Council (Art. 51(8)).
How do I know an inspector is genuine?+
Inspectors must display their ID cards during the inspection (Art. 51(3)). NHPC never requests payment via personal accounts — if payment is demanded, report it.
What happens if my facility is found non-compliant?+
The Council gives written notice of the violation; you have seven days to submit a corrective action plan (Art. 52(2),(3)). If the Council accepts the plan you must implement it (Art. 52(4)). If the plan is unsatisfactory, the Council may revoke the licence and order closure (Art. 52(5)). Where serious violations cause significant harm, the Council can order immediate closure and revoke the licence at the same time (Art. 52(6)).
What if someone at the facility obstructs an inspector?+
Delaying or obstructing an inspector, refusing reasonable assistance, or providing false or misleading information is an offence carrying a fine of up to US$1,000, and any resulting crimes are addressed under Somali Criminal Law (Art. 51(7)).
This page summarises Articles 51 and 52 of the NHPC Act Lr.31. The Act is the authoritative source; where this summary differs, the Act prevails.