The Government of Uganda launched the first national journal of nursing and midwifery on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Nile Hotel in Njeru Municipality. The event was attended by senior government officials, including the Minister of Health, Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng, who presided over the launch.
The journal aims to provide a platform for Ugandan nurses and midwives to publish research and share best practices, addressing a long-standing gap in local academic publishing. According to the Uganda Nurses and Midwives Council, the journal will be peer-reviewed and published quarterly, with the first issue focusing on maternal and child health.
Dr. Aceng emphasized the importance of evidence-based practice in improving healthcare outcomes, noting that the journal will help elevate the profession and support continuous professional development. The initiative is part of broader efforts to strengthen the health workforce in Uganda, which faces a shortage of over 50,000 nurses and midwives.
