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MEDICAL & DENTAL COUNCIL

Health facilities & training institutions

Guidance and reference documents for facility owners, managers and medical education institutions.

Facility accounts

Use the Council’s DFMS licence portal at dfms.mdcsierraleone.org. Sign in to your existing account or create an account to get started.

Opening a health facility

The Council’s reference guidance covers facility registration, licensing and inspection. Start with the requirements document and speak to the Secretariat about your proposed facility.

  1. Review the facility requirements document.
  2. Confirm the appropriate facility category and current fees with the Council.
  3. Prepare the documentation and inspection information requested by the Secretariat.
  4. Follow the Council’s application and inspection process.
View facility documents

Annual facility licensing

Contact the Council for renewal instructions, current fees and submission arrangements. Have your facility name and registration details ready.

Inspection preparation

Use the facility inspection checklist to prepare the information required for the Council’s inspection process.

Training institutions

A self-assessment report template is available for institutions preparing for an accreditation discussion with the Council.