Somalia Joins the International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA)

The National Health Professionals Council (NHPC) of Somalia has become a full member of the International Association of Medical Regulatory Authorities (IAMRA), following the Association Secretariat’s assessment of Somalia’s membership application and its ratification by the General Council at IAMRA’s 16th International Conference, held in Dublin, Ireland.

With this step, Somalia becomes the 46th country to join the global association, and the NHPC becomes IAMRA’s 123rd member authority.

Membership of IAMRA is a historic milestone that reflects Somalia’s commitment to implementing the international policies and systems used to safeguard the quality, integrity, and trustworthiness of health services, and the safety of communities worldwide. It gives Somalia a seat at the table — and a voice — in the global forums where the future of health regulation is decided.

IAMRA brings together medical and health regulatory authorities from across the world to share standards, strengthen professional oversight, and protect the public from unsafe practice. For the NHPC, membership opens channels for technical cooperation, shared standards, and the exchange of knowledge with established regulators — support that strengthens the Council’s core mandate under Act Lr.31: registering and licensing health professionals, accrediting facilities and training institutions, and protecting the Somali public from malpractice.

The NHPC extends its gratitude to the Federal Government of Somalia, the Ministry of Health, and all partners whose support made this membership possible.