Ruhmel, StephenNdirangu-Mugo, EuniceMwizerwa, JosephPallangyo,Eunice2025-01-202025-01-202022-10-24Ruhmel, S., Ndirangu-Mugo, E., Mwizerwa, J., Sarki, A., & Pallangyo, E. (2022). Capacity building among nursing and midwifery professional associations in East Africa. Global Health Action, 15(1), 2118173.https://doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2022.2118173https://doi.org/10.1080/16549716.2022.2118173https://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/9814Despite improvements in educational opportunities, policy changes, and pay raises in the nursing and midwifery professions in East Africa, poor working conditions, few professional development opportunities, and a general lack of respect for these professions predominate. These issues contribute to a low quality of care among a population with a high burden of communicable diseases. Health professional associations may help to address these challenges by providing a voice for nurses and midwives.enArticle