NHPC Act Lr.31 · Article 53
Health Education Institution Accreditation
Health training institutions must be licensed by NHPC before providing any health education in Somalia. Article 53 of the NHPC Act Lr.31.
Who this applies to
- Any educational facility wishing to offer education or training in health-related fields (Art. 53(1),(2)).
- Institutions must apply before any education or training begins.
Key legal facts
Article 53(12) — Providing health education without a licence — a fine of up to US$3,000, and an order to stop.
Article 53(10) — An institution whose licence is revoked must return it within 30 days.
Article 56(1) — Certified training programmes are reviewed every year.
Required documents
- 1
An application submitted to the Council before education or training begins
- 2
Details and proof of the education or training programmes offered
- 3
Payment of the required fees
The process
- 1
Submit your application
Apply to the Council before starting, with programme details and the required fees (Art. 53(2),(3)).
- 2
Council review
The Council verifies that all particulars and documents meet the requirements and are true (Art. 53(4)).
- 3
Decision
The Council approves or rejects; the Secretary General notifies the institution in writing and gives reasons for any rejection (Art. 53(5)).
- 4
Licence issued
If approved, a licence to provide health education is issued and recorded (Art. 53(5)(b),(c)).
After registration — Ongoing obligations
- 1
Comply with the terms of approval
Comply with the terms and conditions of the approval for the whole licence period (Art. 53(6)).
- 2
Cooperate with Council investigators
The Council may appoint investigators at any time to verify compliance (Art. 53(7)).
- 3
Undergo annual review
Certified training programmes are reviewed every year (Art. 56(1)).
Fees
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| Accreditation application fee | TBC |
| Programme evaluation fee | TBC |
- Accreditation application fee
Amount:TBC
- Programme evaluation fee
Amount:TBC
Fees are set by the Council under Article 23 and published separately. Amounts marked TBC are not yet confirmed — do not pay any amount requested outside official NHPC channels.
Documents & Forms
- 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
Can we teach before we are licensed?+
No. Providing any form of health education without a licence is an offence carrying a fine of up to US$3,000, and the institution is ordered to stop (Art. 53(1), 53(12)).
What happens if our approval is withdrawn?+
The Council may withdraw approval in writing after giving the institution an opportunity to be heard (Art. 53(8)). A revoked institution must return its licence within 30 days (Art. 53(10)).
How often are we reviewed?+
Certified programmes are reviewed every year, taking into account the performance of graduates (Art. 56(1)).
Ready to apply?
Applications are submitted through the NHPC portal. This website does not process applications or payments.
This page summarises Articles 53–56 of the NHPC Act Lr.31. The Act is the authoritative source; where this summary differs, the Act prevails.