Table 2.
Summary CPD in 46 WHO Afro-region member states.
| Countries | CPD inception year | Evidence operational framework (n, %) | Operational framework (n, %) | Controlled by regulatory body (n,%) | CPD mandatory | Licensure requirements (n,%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anglophone countries (n = 21) | 2008–2020 | 17(80.9) | 11(52.4) | 15(71.4) | 15(71.4) | 14(66.7) |
| Francophone countries (n = 20) | 2013 | 1(5) | 1(5) | 1(5) | 1(5) | 1(5) |
| Lusophone countries (n = 5) | Not applicable | 0(0) | 0(0) | 0(0) | 0(0) | 0(0) |
| Total (N = 46) | 2018–2020 | 18(39.1) | 12(26.1) | 16(34.7) | 16(34.7) | 15(32.6) |