Chiropractic regulation in Uganda — what the law requires

Chiropractic is a regulated healthcare profession in Uganda. The Allied Health Professionals Council (AHPC) is the statutory regulatory body responsible for regulating, supervising and controlling the training and practice of allied health professionals in Uganda. Chiropractors are included among the professional cadres recognised by the Council.

AHPC maintains registers of registered and licensed professionals and of recognised training institutions, and encourages members of the public to check these registers when selecting a healthcare professional.

To practise legally in Uganda, a chiropractor must:

1. Hold an appropriate recognised professional qualification

The qualification must meet the requirements applicable for registration in the relevant professional discipline.

2. Be registered with the Allied Health Professionals Council

Registration confirms that the practitioner has met the applicable requirements for professional registration.

3. Hold a current practising licence

Registration and a practising licence are not the same thing. A practitioner may have been registered previously but not currently hold a valid practising licence. Professionals must be appropriately licensed to practise.

4. Maintain professional standards

Registered professionals are subject to the regulatory and disciplinary framework of the Council.

Checking for yourself

AHPC provides an online system through which members of the public can search for health practitioners and check registration and licensing information.

Before treatment, confirm the practitioner is qualified → registered → currently licensed.

All chiropractors listed by the Chiropractic Association of Uganda are duly qualified and registered. You can view the register here.