Tanzania Nursing and Midwifery Council (TNMC) is a Professional regulatory Authority operating with the legal power given by the Nursing and Midwifery Act, 2010. Under section 44 of the Act, it is illegal to employ any person to practice nursing or midwifery who is not licensed or authorized by the council. Any Nurse or Midwife who wish to practice in Tanzania shall be registered and licensed with the TNMC.