The Medical & Dental Council of Sierra Leone works to uphold professional standards and support quality healthcare across the country.
Our mission
Provision of quality health care in all health institutions by ensuring that medical practitioners and dental surgeons as well as health care facilities adhere to acceptable medical and dental standards and practices.
Our background
The Medical and Dental Council of Sierra Leone is a statutory body established by NPRC Decree No. 12 of 1994 and subsequently incorporated into the laws of Sierra Leone by the Repeal and Modification Act of Parliament in 1996. The Council was given additional responsibilities by Amendment Act No. 1 of 2008.
Our responsibilities
- Registering medical practitioners and dental surgeons and addressing professional discipline.
- Drawing up a code of ethics for medical and dental practice.
- Recognising and accrediting institutions for medical and dental education.
- Registering and licensing healthcare facilities.
- Monitoring and periodically inspecting healthcare facilities to support established standards and practices.