The Nursing Council of Namibia has decided to regulate the intake of prospective students at nursing and midwifery institutions in the country. This is because the council has surpassed the capacities of the approved training hospitals and health facilities. The council said the situation has negatively affected the quality of nursing and midwifery in Namibia. Only 50 students will be permitted per year per campus. As of January 2025, nursing and midwifery graduates must pass the Nursing Council evaluation before registration or enrolment as practitioners. Available information shows that the council has also suspended the approval of new undergraduate training programmes until further notice.