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LATEST NEWS

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Minister of Cabinet Affairs Meets South Sudan General Medical Council Over Website Relaunch

Mar 03, 2026

Minister of Cabinet Affairs Meets South Sudan General Medical Council Over Website Relaunch Juba, South Sudan, March 3, 2026 The Minister of Cabinet Affairs, Dr. Martin Elia LomĂŒro, received a delegation from the South Sudan General Medical Council led by its Chairperson, Prof. Dr. Rose Ajak Costa, at his office in Juba.

Attention: Medical Doctors, Dentists, Pharmacists, and Specialists

Feb 28, 2026

SSGMC is heareby calling all Practitoners (Nationals); General Practitioners & Specialists to apply online for a New Permanent Registration Certificate effective from March 2, 2026 throught https//ssgmc.gov.ss.

South Sudan General Medical Council Launches Online Portal for Practitioner Registration and Issuance of New Permanent Certificates

Feb 25, 2026

The South Sudan General Medical Council (SSGMC) launched a new online application system through its website, https://ssgmc.gov.ss, marking a significant milestone in the digital transformation of healthcare regulation in the country. The portal is now live for all medical practitioners.

Government hospitals suffer lack of medical personnel, Minister reveals

Sep 09, 2025

The National Minister of Health, Yolanda Awel Deng has revealed that the government Hospitals in South Sudan are suffering lack of workers.

Official asks Medical Council to keep data of health facilities, practitioners

Sep 09, 2025

A top official has directed the South Sudan Medical Council to collect and provide databases for all medical facilities and practitioners in the country to get rid of quack doctors and substandard clinics.

UNDP Delivers Solar Power to Boost Health Ministry Operations

Aug 06, 2025

The National Minister of Health has stated that solar power systems provided by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) will ensure uninterrupted health services in facilities across South Sudan, enhancing reliability and patient care nationwide.

SSGMC Delegation Undertakes Benchmarking Visit to KMPDC in Nairobi to Fast-Track Digital Transformation

Feb 25, 2026

JUBA, South Sudan / NAIROBI, Kenya – February 10, 2026 – A high-level delegation from the South Sudan General Medical Council (SSGMC) has completed a two-day benchmarking visit to the Kenya Medical Practitioners and Dentists Council (KMPDC) in Nairobi, from 4th to 5th February 2026.

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Functions of the Council

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Policy, Registration & Education Oversight

Defines the council’s policies, sets registration standards and fees, guides medical education, and authorizes practitioners to enter the Specialist Register.

Ethics, Licensing & Investigation Enforcement

Establishes codes of conduct, administers oaths, issues practicing certificates, handles complaints, and enforces disciplinary actions for professional misconduct.

Registry Management, Reporting & Institutional Control

Maintains practitioner and facility registers, suspends or removes practitioners when necessary, oversees institutional inspections, and submits regular reports to government.

Prof. Rose Ajak Costa Chairperson South Sudan General Medical Council

Welcome to the new official website of South Sudan General Medical Council (SSGMC).

I am delighted to announce that the SSGMC website is finally active and it will be the hub of all SSGMC activities and communications to the public, patients, health professionals, health care institutions, partners and other stakeholders.

The SSGMC is the body responsible for regulating medical practice in South Sudan. This applies to both medical institutions and health professionals, namely; Doctors, Pharmacists and Dentists. Therefore, we have begun inspecting health facilities in the country, both public and private, and are closing down any facility that doesn’t meet the minimum requirements. As pertaining the health professionals, we continue to call on all who do not hold a valid medical license to register with the council, otherwise, continuing to practice without the necessary qualifications and license is illegal. We also remind all health institutions both public and private to adhere to the Council’s resolutions and ensure that all their medical employees are registered with the SSGMC.

The SSGMC licensing examinations will be conducted biannually, in April and November. All doctors who have completed their internship are welcome to undertake the exam.

Finally, I would like to take this opportunity to thank the National Ministry of Health for hosting the SSGMC in its premises and all parties that have been of support to us, including the WHO South Sudan Office for sponsoring our inaugural meeting.

Hand in hand, we continue to strive to ensure the safety of all recipients of healthcare services in the country.

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Registration & Licensing of Healthcare Professionals

Officially registers and issues legal licenses to qualified medical doctors, dentists, and pharmacists to practice in South Sudan.

Regulation & Accreditation of Health Institutions

Licenses and monitors hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and similar health facilities to ensure compliance with national standards.

Licensure Examinations & Competency Assessments

Administers licensing examinations to assess clinical knowledge and skills before granting professional licensure.

Nation-wide Registry & Data Management

Maintains a centralized database of licensed healthcare professionals and accredited health facilities.

Ethics Oversight & Professional Conduct Enforcement

Monitors ethical practices, addresses complaints, and enforces disciplinary action when standards are violated.

Strategic Coordination & Collaboration with Government

Aligns regulatory activities with the Ministry of Health to strengthen health governance and planning.

FREEQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

When you graduate you will be eligible to apply for a preliminary registration which will enable you to register and do your internship in one of the accredited internship training centers. The application forms for Preliminary registration are obtained from our offices at the Ministry of Health or you can download them from the SSGMC website.

Yes you are required to register with the SSGMC on arrival. The details of the process of registration are found at the Resources in this website, under policy & Guidelines.

The Conditions and guidelines for registration of Medical Doctors/Pharmacists and Dentists are found at the website resources under policy & Guidelines, named Conditions and Guidelines for Registration (Section: 32)

The registration requirements are attached in the application forms. Check at the website resources.

The offices of the SSGMC are currently located at the Ministry Of Health building situated at the Ministerial complex in Juba.

The law currently allows only the registration of Medical Doctors/Pharmacist and Dentists . Please check with your respective Professional Association about the latest information on your registration.

Yes, You can register through the website. Go to registration portal, fill the application form and submit the requirements. 

No you are not exempted, but the board will consider each case on its own merit. The SSGMC council may require you to redo an internship in South Sudan at a specified institution.

The law currently does not require Medical /Pharmacy or Dental Students to register, but the SSGMC requires all Medical Students to be listed in their records to facilitate the process of registration upon qualification from Medical/Pharmacy/Dental School. The appropriate forms will be found in the resources section of the SSGMC website.

Yes it is possible to check the registration status of a medical personnel from the Website under this link: https//ssgmc.gov.ss

Yes, verification of credentials is mandatory to any one who studied abroad and want to register with SSGMC. You can verify your credentials through any of the SSGMC accredited International Verification Institutions; EPIC/ECFMG, Dataflow, etc.

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