Table 4.
Nursing and midwifery scopes of practice in east, central and southern Africa
| Country | Scope of practice exists in National Legislation, e.g., Nurses and Midwives Act | Most recent update of scope of practice |
|---|---|---|
| Botswana | Yes | “Regulations in the process of being gazetted” |
| Kenya | Yes | “Within last three years” |
| Lesotho | Yes | 1998 |
| Malawi | Yes | 2008 |
| Mauritius | No | N/A |
| Mozambique | No | N/A |
| Namibia | Yes | “Under review now” |
| Seychelles | Yes | “About to review Act” |
| Swaziland | Yes | 2010 |
| Tanzania | Yes | 2010 |
| Uganda | Yes | 1996 |
| Zambia | Yes | 1997 |
| Zimbabwe | Yes | 2006 |