A structured welcome
CANMA is developing an onboarding pathway to help new member associations connect with regional leadership, understand participation opportunities and contribute to shared priorities.
CANMA / Membership
Stronger associations. Shared ambition.
A place for national medical associations to connect and contribute.
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Our continental community
Connected across Africa.
Democratic Republic of Congo
Ethiopia
Gambia
Ghana
Kenya
Mozambique
Nigeria
Rwanda
Senegal
Somalia
Somaliland
South Africa
Tanzania
Uganda
Zambia
Membership / In focus
Make connection part of your mission.
CANMA’s purpose is rooted in collaboration among national medical associations. Explore membership and eligibility below.
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Who can join
Full membership
Open to National Medical Associations within Africa.
Associate membership
Available to National Medical Associations outside Africa without voting rights, on terms set by the Council.
05 Member obligations
What membership requires
Constitution and by-laws
Member associations agree to uphold CANMA’s constitution and by-laws. The draft protects their independence from Council decisions that would violate it.
Annual subscriptions
The draft sets 31 January as the annual subscription due date. It describes the effect of late payment on good standing and voting rights.
Good standing and appeals
Article 4 describes suspension, expulsion and appeal provisions for member associations.
Participation & support
Join a network.
Help strengthen it.
Association-to-association support
Our priorities include mentorship and practical toolkits that connect established associations with emerging or rebuilding NMAs, supporting stronger institutions across the continent.
A collective policy voice
Member associations can bring country evidence and professional perspectives into continental policy discussions and the development of shared African positions.
Sustainable participation
CANMA is working toward an equitable and affordable contribution model that recognises differences in association size and capacity, with transparent financial oversight.
Join the coalition
Start a membership conversation.
Representing a national medical association? Introduce your organisation and tell us how you would like to participate.
This is a membership enquiry. The secretariat will advise on eligibility and next steps.