Posted on: Thu 12-01-2023

The West African Postgraduate College of Nurses and Midwives WAPCNM 17th Biennial General Meeting, 26th Scientific Session and 42nd Council Meeting, Banjul, the Gambia, March 12th – 19th 2023 

Venue: Paradies Suites Hotel 

BGM Theme: Investing in the Nursing and Midwifery workforce for attainment of Universal Health Coverage in the sub-region. 

Sub-Themes: 

1. Nursing and Midwifery education and practice for the attainment of UHC 

2. Regulation of Nursing and Midwifery in the Sub region 

3. Nursing and Midwifery informatics and ICT education for quality care 

4. Nursing and Midwifery leadership and involvement in policy development for the attainment of UHC 

5. Nursing and Midwifery staff preparedness for challenging and difficult situation (Climate change, Migration, Pandemic, Political insecurity etc.). 

6. Gender equity and diversity in Nursing and Midwifery education and practices 

7. Research in Nursing and Midwifery for quality evidence base cares

Programme Highlight 

1.Opening Ceremony 

2.Academic Procession 

3.Plenary Session/Concurrent Scientific Sessions 

4.Swearing in of new Fellows 

5.Award of Honorary Fellowship 

6.Council Meetings 

7.Faculty & Board Meetings

Target Participants 

All Fellows, Fellowship students, other Nurses and Midwives, student nurses and Midwives, sister colleges and interested members of the public.

Registration Fee: 

Fellows and All Nurses and Midwives US $150 

Non-nurses US $100 

Student Nurses and Midwives US $50 

Virtual Attendance US $100 

Conference materials and Banquet inclusive

Participation attracts 3 CEU

Bank Account Details 

Bank – Standard Chartered Bank 

Name – WACN Subvention 

Account Number – 0150130951100 

Swift Code—SCBLGMGM 

Early registration is encouraged to facilitate accommodation arrangements 

Hotel Accommodation: US$50 per person

Contacts Mr. Alkali M. Jabby – Chapter Chairman, Tel/WhatsApp +220 2515032, email: [email protected] 

Mrs. Kumba Khan—Deputy Chapter Chairman, Tel/WhatsApp +220 3774550, email: [email protected]

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