Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council
Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council is a quasi-government professional organisation, established by Act of Parliament, responsible for licensing, monitoring and regulating the practice of medicine and dentistry in the country. The organization's mandate includes the regulation of both the practitioners and the practices from where they practice their professions.
| Abbreviation | UMDPC |
|---|---|
| Formation | 1913 |
| Type | Quasi-Government Professional Organization |
| Purpose | Regulate, Monitor and Supervise Medical and Dental Practice In Uganda |
| Location | |
Region served | Republic of Uganda |
Official language | English |
Registrar | Dr. Katumba Ssentongo Gubala |
| Website | Homepage |
Location
The council is located at Block 5, Plot number 442 Kafeero Zone road - Mulago, in Kampala, the capital of Uganda, and the largest city in that East African country. The coordinates of the offices are 0°19'58.0"N, 32°34'40.0"E (Latitude:0.332778; Longitude:32.577778).[1]
History
The Uganda Medical and Practitioners Council was established in 1913. The laws governing its mandate and functions have been revised from time to time, as the practice of medicine and dentistry has advanced. The current parliamentary act that governs the council was promulgated in 1996. It is known as the "Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Act 11, of 1996".[2]
Overview
The council is mandated by the Uganda Ministry of Health to carry out the following functions:
- To develop and maintain accurate registers of all physicians and surgeons in Uganda.[3]
- To develop and maintain accurate registers of all dental surgeons and dentists in Uganda.
- To ensure that what is taught in Ugandan medical and dental schools meets Internationally accepted standards and practices.
- To register and monitor all medical and dental practices, both public and private, ensuring that they meet the expected standards of quality and ethical professional practice. The Council is expected to take remedial action when these standards are breached, including closing the facility or facilities down, temporarily or permanently, if deemed necessary.[4]
- To monitor the way physicians, surgeons, dentists and dental surgeons practice their craft. The Council is authorized to discipline practitioners who breach the established standard of care, including suspension or revocation of the practitioner's license.
- To advise government on the practice of medicine and dentistry in the country.
- To advise and educate the public on medical and dental matters and to matters related to medical ethics.
References
- "Location of Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council Offices". Google. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
- "Background To Uganda Medical & Dental Practitioners Council". Uganda Medical and Dental Practitioners Council. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
- Faustine Maiso; Charles Wycliffe Matsiko; Grace Namaganda; Katumba Ssentongo (16 May 2011). "A Web-Based System At Ugandan Professional Council Encourages Accountability And Quality Control". IntraHealth.Org. Retrieved 1 November 2014.
- Mubangizi, Michael (8 July 2012). "Medical Body Drops 2,000 Clinics Over Standards". The Observer (Uganda). Retrieved 1 November 2014.
