HPCNA reduces nursing and midwifery intake numbers at local institutions

NAMPA

2024-10-06

WINDHOEK, 04 October 2024 - Health Professions Council of Namibia Chief Executive Officer, Cornelius Weyulu. (Photo: Contributed)

WINDHOEK, 06 OCT (NAMPA) - The Health Professions Councils of Namibia (HPCNA) has announced changes to the intake numbers for nursing and midwifery training institutions in the country, effective from 2025, limiting them to 50 students per campus.

In an interview with Nampa on Friday, HPCNA Registrar and Chief Executive Officer, Cornelius Weyulu, stated that from next year, all nursing and midwifery institutions will only be allowed to enrol 50 students per year. He explained that the rising number of students enrolling in nursing and midwifery each year is negatively affecting the quality of practice, compromising patient safety, and contributing to high unemployment rates among graduates.

Weyulu highlighted that these regulatory measures are intended to maintain the quality of nursing and midwifery training, prevent deficiencies in practice, and ensure public protection. The increasing student numbers have exceeded the capacities of the approved training hospitals and health facilities.

Weyulu also stressed that for educational institutions that have already enrolled students beyond this limit, the directive will apply to the next intake. All approved educational institutions must now have only one intake of students per year.

The Health Professions Councils of Namibia have further stated that, from next year, all locally trained nursing and midwifery graduates must pass the Nursing Council evaluation before being registered or enrolled as practitioners. Non-compliance with these directives by any approved educational institution will result in the withdrawal of its approval by the Nursing Council.

Additionally, the Health Professions Councils announced that no new nursing and midwifery campuses should be opened until further notice. This directive excludes new campuses already approved by the Council that have not yet begun training. The approval of new undergraduate training programmes for nurses and midwives is also suspended until further notice.

Simon Namesho, Manager of Public Relations and Corporate Engagement at UNAM, said the regulatory adjustments are not expected to negatively impact university operations, emphasising that the quality of graduates remains the top priority.
(NAMPA)
JLN/HP

Education & Health

New Nuclear Bill to strengthen radiation safety and grow industry: Matomola

2026-07-15 16:04:17

Kalkfeld community receive new ambulance from NamPort

2026-07-15 14:54:02

Sikosinyana Senior Secondary School renovations to commence in August

2026-07-15 12:28:04

Kunene health facilities struggle with ICT connectivity

2026-07-15 10:59:31

Maria Mwengere School receives 13 laptops from Swiss NGO

2026-07-14 15:30:59

Probe launched into alleged assault of Sarusungu learners by police

2026-07-14 09:01:04

Kavango West records increase in special needs learner enrolment

2026-07-13 14:12:06

Nekomba pledges support to Omuthiya District Hospital

2026-07-11 11:00:03

Universities urged to embrace innovation, partnerships in digital transformation

2026-07-10 11:06:36

Namibia targeting responsible AI integration to drive digital education transformation

2026-07-10 08:18:58

Negumbo school hosts second career fair to guide learners

2026-07-09 17:12:57

Latest NAMPA photos

PRETORIA, 20 August 2025 - President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and her South African counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa co-chair the Fourth Namibia-South Africa Bi-National Commission in Pretoria on Friday, 17 July. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 15 July 2026 - The Effective Communicators Conference (ECC26) started in Swakopmund on Wednesday. The conference, hosted by the Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) in collaboration with the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, runs from 14 to 17 July under the theme “Communication Reconsidered: A driving force for constant progress.” (Photo: Contributed)

NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 15 July 2026 - Vice President of the Institute Public Relations in Nigeria and Chairperson of the WPRF/APRA 2026 Planning Committee Professor Emmanuel Dandaura who was part of the special APRA panel discussion, an opening event for the Effective Communicators Conference taking place in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 15 July 2026 - Communications professional and author Dr Omoniyi Ibietan moderating a special APRA Panel Discussion, an opening event for the Effective Communicators Conference taking place in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 15 July 2026 - A special APRA Panel Discussion including Director of Commercial for Zambia’s Zaffico Pic Irene Lungu, Vice President of the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations Professor Emmanuel Dandaura and PetroFund Head of Communications and Stakeholder Engagement Shoki Kandjimi, with moderator Communications professional and author Dr Omoniyi Ibietan. The discussion was an opening event for the Effective Communicators Conference taking place in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Isabel Bento) NAMPA

NAMPA

SWAKOPMUND, 14 July 2026 - Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) News Editor Maggy Thomas and Senior Sub-editor Angie Brandt pictured with information officers from the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, following a training session held on the sidelines of the Effective Communicators Conference (ECC26) at The Dome in Swakopmund. (Photo by: Molly Weyulu) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 14 July 2026 – Ministry of Finance Deputy Director for Legal Support and Compliance Amalia Shikongo. (Photo: Andreas Thomas) NAMPA

NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 13 July 2026 - The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia's (CRAN) newly appointed Manager for Economics and Market Development, Bridget Ellen Dundee. (Photo: Contributed) NAMPA

NAMPA