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ECSACONM Membership
ECSACONM Membership

Join a strong, connected nursing & midwifery community.

Become a member of the East, Central and Southern Africa College of Nursing & Midwifery (ECSACONM) and contribute to advancing nursing and midwifery practice, education, leadership, and research across the region.

Representing 19 Member States Across the ECSA Region

Burundi Burundi
Botswana Botswana
Ethiopia Ethiopia
Eswatini Eswatini (Swaziland)
Kenya Kenya
Lesotho Lesotho
Madagascar Madagascar
Malawi Malawi
Mauritius Mauritius
Mozambique Mozambique
Namibia Namibia
Rwanda Rwanda
Seychelles Seychelles
South Africa South Africa
South Sudan South Sudan
Tanzania Tanzania
Uganda Uganda
Zambia Zambia
Zimbabwe Zimbabwe
Group of African nurses and midwifery students
Regional network of nurses & midwives

Membership Registration Requirements

ECSACONM offers two membership categories with clear eligibility and fees structured around the regional financial year.

Financial year runs from 1 July to 30 June.

Category

Ordinary Member

For fully registered and practicing nurses and midwives with a valid professional license.

Registration fee:
USD 50 (once-off)
USD 30 joining fee + USD 20 first annual subscription
Annual subscription (from year 2):
USD 20 per financial year (July – June).
  • Must be a registered nurse and/or midwife with a valid practice license.
  • Expected to uphold the values and professional standards of ECSACONM.
  • Eligible to vote and hold leadership positions within ECSACONM structures, as per the constitution.

Ordinary Members maintain active status by paying the annual subscription of USD 20 every year (July – June).

Category

Associate Member

For trainees who have not yet obtained full professional registration and a practice license.

Registration fee:
USD 20 (once-off)
USD 10 joining fee + USD 10 first annual subscription
Annual subscription (from year 2):
USD 10 per financial year (July – June).
  • Open to certificate, diploma, and bachelor nursing/midwifery students who are not yet licensed to practice.
  • Once the trainee becomes a registered practitioner, they are expected to upgrade to Ordinary Member status.
  • Associate Members can participate in ECSACONM activities but may have limited voting rights as guided by the constitution.

Associate Members maintain active status by paying the annual subscription of USD 10 every year (July – June).

Membership Benefits

ECSACONM membership connects you to a regional network, continuous professional development, and leadership opportunities.

Benefits for All Members

  • Regional professional network: Connect with nurses and midwives from East, Central and Southern Africa through meetings, conferences, and digital platforms.
  • Continuing professional development (CPD): Access webinars, short courses, fellowship initiatives, and evidence-based resources that support lifelong learning.
  • Conference and event updates: Receive priority information on ECSACONM biennial conferences, regional workshops, and training opportunities.
  • Knowledge sharing & research: Participate in research initiatives, communities of practice, and platforms that showcase innovations in nursing & midwifery.
  • Advocacy & visibility: Be part of a collective voice that advocates for the nursing and midwifery profession and contributes to regional health policy dialogue.

Extra Value by Category

  • Ordinary Members: Eligible to vote, serve on committees, and take leadership roles in ECSACONM governance structures where applicable.
  • Associate Members: Gain early exposure to regional professional networks, mentorship opportunities, and career guidance while still in training.
  • Digital community: Join ECSACONM’s WhatsApp channel and online spaces to stay updated and interact with peers across the region.

Ready to join or renew your membership?

Register online, make your membership payment, and explore frequently asked questions about ECSACONM membership.

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This website is made possible by the support of the American People through the U.S. Agency for International Development under the Knowledge SUCCESS (Strengthening Use, Capacity, Collaboration, Exchange, Synthesis, and Sharing) Project Cooperative Agreement No. 7200AA19CA00001 with the Johns Hopkins University.  The website is maintained and managed by ECSACONM and ECSACONM is solely responsible for its content.

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ECSACONM Namibia Chapter

Namibia Nursing Association is a professional organisation that represents and serves the interests of nurses in Namibia. Established to promote the nursing profession and advocate for the welfare of nurses, the NNA plays a vital role in supporting and advancing the practice of nursing in the country. The association provides a platform for networking, professional development and collaboration among nurses while also working to enhance the quality of healthcare services and improve the health outcomes of the Namibian population.

Location:

Oshakati East, Namibia

Contacts :

+264 65 226807

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ECSACONM Zambia Chapter

Zambia has been a founder and active member of ECSACON since the college’s inauguration in1990. The country under the leadership of the then Registrar of the General Nursing Council together with other senior nurses and midwives participated into ushering ECSACON in to being. The country has held different regional positions including Presidency (Dr Eleanor Msidi) and Vice Presidency (Dr Theresa Sikateyo), faculty Chairpersons and members of the different faculties.

Location:

Lusaka, Zambia

Contacts :

+260 977 798383

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ECSACONM Lesotho Chapter

The Lesotho ECSACONM Chapter stands as a beacon of unity and progress within our nursing community. Our chapter serves as the cornerstone of professional development, knowledge exchange, and advocacy for nurses across Lesotho. Through our collaborative efforts, we address the pressing healthcare challenges facing our nation, leveraging our collective expertise to improve health outcomes for all Basotho people.

Location:

Maseru, Lesotho

Contacts :

(+266) 62070034

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Zimbabwe ECSACONM Chapter

Zimbabwe ECSACONM Chapter is one of the strongest members of ECSACONM.The chapter has had an opportunity of some of our members holding the president and vice president`s posts in the past. Several of our members are founding members of ECSACONM who include Dr Rose Ndlovu (past president), Dr Cynthia Chasokela (past vice president) and Dr Cynthia Chaibva etc.

Location:

1691 Whitecliff South, Harare, Zimbabwe

Contacts :

(+263) 712831382

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Eswatini Chapter

Eswatini nurses and midwives possess competencies and revolutionary knowledge and skills to navigate the vicissitudes prevailing in healthcare. Research, leadership, and education undergird the integration of innovation and technology to inform practice toward the provision of high-quality individualised nursing care for the individual, family, and community. 

Location:

Office C18, Department of Community Health Nursing Science, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Eswatini

Contacts :

(+268) 78318812

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South Sudan ECSACONM Chapter

South Sudan ECSACONM Chapter was initially registered in 2008 during ECSACONM Conference in Kampala in 2008.

Then officially it was accepted in 2016 in a conference held in Harare, Zimbabwe.

Location:

Juba College of Nursing and Midwifery, Juba Teaching Hospital

Contacts :

(+211) 921644627

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ECSACONM Malawi Chapter

The ECSACONM Malawi chapter was established in 1990, soon after the college officially launched in the country. The chapter current membership is at 112 from all the 4 pillars of Nursing and Midwifery professions i.e., Education, Clinical Practice, Leadership & Management and Research. Representation in the Council of the National Representative (CNR) rotates to all QUAD members i.e. Policy, Regulatory, Association and Education.

Location:

Lilongwe, Malawi

Contacts :

(+265) 991 720 092

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ECSACONM SEYCHELLES CHAPTER

SEYCHELLES IS SITUATED IN THE MIDDLE OF THE INDIAN OCOEN COMPOSED OF A NUMBER OF SMALL ISLANDS WITH A POPULATION OF 108,000. THE NURSING WORKFORCE IS A LITTLE OVER 900 AND OVER 300 MIDWIVES WHICH INCLUDES EXPATRIATES TO SUPPORT THE SYSTEM.  SEYCHELLES IS A MEMBER OF ECSACONM SINCE ITS FORMATION AND DO PARTICIPATE IN THE QUADRIENNIAL CONFERENCES.

Location:

NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR HEALTH AND SOCIAL STUDIES MONT FLEURI, MAHE, SEYCHELLES

Contacts :

(+248) 2523963

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ECSACONM RWANDA CHAPTER

ECSACONM is anchored in the Human Resource for Health and Capacity Building program of the East Central and Southern Africa Health Community (ECSA HC), plays a consultative role on Nursing and Midwifery to the existing regional structure. It forms a platform for sharing and discussing the best practices and lessons learned in the ECSACONM region through technical working groups as well as scientific conference which is conducted biannually.

Location:

KG 17 Ave, Kigali, Rwanda

Contacts :

(+250) 798288598

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ECSACONM KENYA CHAPTER

ECSACONM Kenya chapter is one of the sixteen (16) chapters in ECSA region. In existence, the chapter is as old as the college and has remained to be one of the most vibrant chapters of the college since inception. It has a membership base of about 600 nurses  though the active members are slightly over 365 nurses/midwives .The chapter prides to be the only chapter with bi annual chapter conferences for its members, and  So far it has held three (3) consecutive successful scientific conferences latest one being August 2023.

Location:

NAKURU ANNEX HOSPITAL- KENYA

Contacts :

(+254) 7722385540

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