Commitment To Strengthening Nursing, Midwifery Regulation In Liberia Reaffirmed

The Registrar of the Liberian Board for Nursing and Midwifery, Cecelia C. Kpangbala Flomo, has reaffirmed the institution’s commitment to strengthening nursing and midwifery education and professional regulation across Liberia.

Speaking at the regular press briefing organized by the Ministry of Information, over the weekend,

Madam Kpangbala-Flomo said effective regulation of nursing and midwifery remains essential to protecting public health and ensuring quality healthcare delivery nationwide.

She emphasized the importance of the global celebrations marking the International Day of the Midwife on May 5 and International Nurses Day on May 12, noting that nurses and midwives continue to serve as the largest group of healthcare providers worldwide.

According to her, the Liberian Board for Nursing and Midwifery was originally established in 1948 and enacted into law in 1949 to oversee the regulation of the profession in Liberia.

She disclosed that the Board’s mandate was further strengthened through the amended 2016 Nursing and Midwifery Act, which grants the institution exclusive authority to regulate nursing and midwifery education and practice across the country.

The LBNM Registrar also indicated that the Board’s mission is centered on protecting the public by ensuring that nurses and midwives are competent, ethical, and adequately trained to provide safe and quality healthcare services.

Madam Kpangbala-Flomo said the operations of the Board are guided by core values including professionalism, integrity, excellence, inclusiveness, compassion, and respect in the delivery of healthcare services.

She further revealed that the Board continues to regulate nursing and midwifery education through accreditation processes that assess institutional governance, infrastructure, classroom instruction, practical training, and the availability of functional skills laboratories.

The Registrar warned that only graduates from accredited nursing and midwifery institutions are eligible to sit the National State Board Examination, stressing that unaccredited schools are operating illegally and pose serious threats to public safety.

 She also disclosed that professional licenses are issued only to graduates who successfully complete accredited programs and pass the examination, while licenses must be renewed every two years to maintain professional standards.