National Association of Gambia Nurses & Midwives (NAGaMN)

The National Association of Gambia Nurses and Midwives (NAGaNM) was established in 1965 and all other existing Nurses and Midwives associations within the Gambia amalgamated as one association in 2004. NAGaNM is an independent, non-partisan and non-governmental Nurses and Midwives Association that has the supreme authority to represent all Nurses and Midwives that hold membership to the Association or when it so desires to protect the name and integrity of the profession and professionals. NAGaNM is an Association of Nurses and Midwives practising in The Gambia in line with the ICN and ICM as well as, the Commonwealth Federation of Nurses (CNF) set standards. NAGaNM functions under the principle of non-profit making and non-discriminatory, and all members enjoy the same rights.

Mission

To strive for excellence in health care delivery in The Gambia through advocating and raising awareness on the very critical role of the Nurse and Midwife in the improvement of the health care system of the Gambia and her people.

Purpose

The purpose of NAGaNM is to represent, protect and promote the welfare and interest of Nurses and Midwives and the profession and professionals nationally and internationally.