UPMO originally UPMA (Uganda Private Midwives Association) is a non-governmental/non-profit making organization comprising of over 2000 midwives nationwide rendering reproductive health and primary health services in their individual maternity homes as well as a variety of community health activities. UPMO was established in 1948 by twelve enrolled midwives.

It has grown steadily during the past 58 years and todate it is a country wide organisation rendering a variety of services and activities. Membership is open to all practicing self-employed midwives. A valid working permit is a requirement. This is obtained from the Registrar of Nurses and Midwives Council, the governing body overseeing nurses and midwives in Uganda. Permits are renewed before the end of March each year. Members pay an annual subscription fee to the Organisation, which is used to partly offset UPMO’s operating costs. More>>

Over the years UPMO has successfully contributed to increasing availability of a range of quality services to women, children, Adolescents and men through building capacity and support for its members and accessing them to quality supplies UPMO, which has grown significantly over the last 50 years, has attracted recognition, support and partnership locally (from the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Labour, Gender and Social Development) and Internationally (International Confederation of Midwives and International Confederation of Nurses). It has also built capacity over the years to be able to build skills and support its members and other organizations. More>>