sOUTHERN AFRICAN NETWORK OF NURSES AND MIDWIVES
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The National Nurses Association of Angola was established on 12 May 1991. Its aim is to:
The association is affiliated to SANNAM and PALOP. |
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Nurses Association of Botswana The Nurses Association of Botswana (NAB) is the national spokesperson for nurses in Botswana. It is operated for and by nurses since 1968; the Association currently represents over 50% of nurses in Botswana. In its pursuit for delivery of quality nursing services to its customers, NAB is committed to advance and maintain professional and integrity of its members. e-mail: gferinga@nab.org.bw |
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Association Nationale des Infirmiers (ères) du Congo (ANIC) Komba Djeko Brief description about DRC The goal of the association is to promote the nursing profession in order to guarantee to the nurses - and the Congolese community - quality health based on nursing ethos (ANIC, 2010). ANIC has developed a program of public relations with the objective to know and inform governmental and non-governmental organizations as well as its members of the existence and functioning of its structures (ANIC, 2009). The Association has set its 2011 priority on reorganizing nurses at country level following post armed conflict divisions and to advocate for the creation of a nursing council. A draft Nurses Act has been submitted to parliament for consideration and ANIC is seeking regional and international advocacy and technical support in the process. Email: infirmieranic@yahoo.fr |
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The Lesotho Nurses Association (LNA) The LNA was established as a successor of the Lesotho Nursing Association which itself succeeded the High Commission Territories nursing Council (HCTNC). LNA now operates independently with the objectives of providing adequate and efficient nursing care in Lesotho; raising the status, maintaining the integrity and promoting the interest of the nursing profession; considering and dealing with any matters affecting its members; ensuring professional development of its members through education, workshops, seminars, refresher courses; encouraging and supporting research amongst its members ;collaborating with the public, governmental, non-governmental, regional and international organizations. Its membership includes registered nurses, nursing assistants and student nurses who pay subscriptions. LNA is affiliated to International Council of Nurses (ICN); Commonwealth Nurses Federation (CNF); East Central and Southern Africa College of Nursing (ECSACON) and SANNAM. website: www.lesothonursesassociation.org |
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Assoaciation Nationale Des Infirmiers Et Des Sages- Femmes De Madagascar (ANISM) was established in June 2009. Its purpose is to help the Health Ministry to realize the National policy of Health in Madagascar; to fulfill the mandate of nurses and midwives; lobby for improvement of working conditions of nurses and midwives in Madagascar and to share experiences with other health care professionals globally. Membership is made up of qualified nurses and midwives working in both public and private sector. The Association is affiliated to SANNAM. |
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National Organization of Nurses and Midwives of Malawi (NONM) NONM was established in 1979 as an independent organization representing nurses and midwives. Its goals are to safeguard nurses and midwives’ professional, organizational, industrial relations and socio-economic interests and to influence nursing education and nursing practice thereby serving the population of Malawi. NONM draws its membership from nurses, midwives and student nurses. It is affiliated to and works in partnership with International Council of Nurses (ICN), Norwegian Nurses Association (NNO), Royal College of Nursing-Scotland, Malawi Congress of Trade Unions (MCTU) and SANNAM. E-mail: nanmmzembe@yahoo.com |
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Mauritius Nursing Association was registered on 3 May 1955 to represent nurses and midwives. It is affiliated to International Council of Nurses, Commonwealth Nurses Federation, East Central and Southern Africa College of Nursing, Federation of the Civil Service and other Unions (FCSOU) and SANNAM. E-mail: nur.ass@intnet.mu |
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The National Association of the Nurses of Mozambique (ANEMO) is a civil society organization established on the 4th of December 1989, with corporate entity, administrative and patrimonial autonomy. Its operations are headquartered in Maputo with offices in the country’s provincial capitals. The aims of ANEMO are to foster scientific, technical, cultural and professional education of its members, the nurses and their role in the politics of health in the country. Membership to the Association is voluntary and members pay a monthly fee set by the General Meeting of the Association from time to time. At present ANEMO carries 3,150 members out of the 9,200 nurses in the country. ANEMO is affiliated to the International Council of Nurses (ICN) and SANNAM. |
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Namibian Nursing Association |
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Nurses Association of the Republic of Seychelles was formed in August 1977 to promote nurses and the nursing profession. The Association is involved in education, socio-economic welfare of nurses and community of work. It is affiliated to International Council of Nurses (ICN), Commonwealth Nurses Federation (CNF), ECSACON and SANNAM. |
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Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) is a vigorous, dynamic, responsive member driven organisation established in 1996 to provide specialised expertise to address individual and collective professional and union issues for South African nurses. Its focus is to safeguard and promote the dignity, rights and socio-economic status of all its members and the nursing profession, achieve progress for nursing and midwifery, represent and negotiate for nurses at all levels. It also participates in policy making bodies affecting health at country and international levels, champions equal access to health care for all South Africans and negotiate on behalf of its members on labour relations issues. DENOSA is affiliated to ICN, CNF, COSATU and SANNAM. E-mail: info@denosa.org.za |
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The Swaziland Nurses Association was established in 1965 under an act of Parliament and later registered as a trade union in 1994. The purpose of the association is to represent the interests of nurses in terms of professional development and bargaining for better terms and conditions for nurses. The association organizes only on nurses who pay subscriptions to the organization. The association is affiliated to Swaziland Federation of Trade Unions, ICN, PSI and SANNAM. Email: bhekimamba@gmail.com |
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Tanzania National Nurses Association (TANNA) Tanzania National Nurses Association (TANNA) was established in Tanzania on 29th November1971. Aim of the association is to represent all professional nurses, advancing their welfare and excellence in nursing and healthcare. Members Currently TANNA has a total number of 8,500 members out of 23,000 Registered and Enrolled nurses throughout the country. Membership is open to all Nurses or Midwives licensed by the Tanzania Nurses and Midwives Council or any other statutory organ vested with power or to regulate nursing profession in Tanzania and who does not have a license under suspension or revocation. Associate membership is open to any student nurse and any other interested individuals and parties. Every member is supposed to pay annual subscription fee.National and International Affiliations and collaboration: 1. International Council of Nurses (ICN) 2. Southern African Network of Nurses and Midwives (SANNAM) 3. East Central and Southern African College of Nursing (ECSACON) 4. Norwegian Nurses Organization (NNA) 5. Commonwealth Nurses Federation (CNF) 6. Ministry of Health and Social Welfare (MoHSW) 7. Tanzania Social Welfare Association (TASWA) 8. Tanzania Midwives Association ( TAMA) 9. University Nursing Student Association of Tanzania (UNISATA ) E-mail: tannanational@gmail.com |
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Zambian Union of Nurses Organisation (ZUNO) |
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Zimbabwe Nurses Association (ZINA) was inaugurated in 1980. It is a voluntary, nonprofit making organization. The purpose of ZINA is to unite Zimbabwe Nurses, promote professional interests and safeguard their socio economic welfare. Membership is derived from nurses from all sectors including student nurses and they pay subscriptions but student nurses pay 50% of the prescribed subscriptions. ZINA is affiliated to ICN, PSI, ECSACON, Zimbabwe Aids Network and SANNAM. |