The Health Professions Bill No. 11 of 2024
Date of Introduction: 16th July 2024
Ministry Responsible: Ministry of Health
Committee Responsible: Committee on Health, Community Development and Social Services.
Deadline for Submission of Comments:
Contacts for submission of Comments: Email ZambiaLII; Email National Assembly or Visit the National Assembly Submission Portal
Issues addressed: The Health Professions Bill, 2024 seeks to continue the existence of the Health Professions Council of Zambia, redefining its functions and structure. The Bill outlines the regulation of health professionals, health facilities, healthcare services, and internship sites. Additionally, it provides for the administration of licensure examinations, the approval of health learning curricula for accreditation by the Higher Education Authority, and the regulation of continuous professional development for health practitioners. It also proposes to repeal and replace the Health Professions Act of 2009.
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