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Mukudzei Chingwere-Herald Reporter
THE Government has eased restrictions on foreign-trained medical professionals, allowing them to practice locally under supervision while undergoing their probation period.
President Mnangagwa’s administration is pushing towards the attainment of best international practices, and those with skills obtained in other countries have an important role to play.
Prior to the just enacted provisional register, the regulations hamstrung those that had trained abroad.
In a statement last Friday, the Medical and Dental Practitioners Council of Zimbabwe announced the legislative changes.
“The council has realised the country’s investment in foreign trained medical and dental students returning home to practice their profession,” reads part of the statement.
“The council, with the approval of the Minister of Health and Child Care, in terms of section 77 (2) of Health Professions Act (Chapter 27:19) has established a provisional register of foreign trained interns, as provided in section 88 of the said Act.
“The Council has established a six month structured programme to strengthen the practice of the doctors through the introduction of a provisional register and the requirement to sit the council assessment which is in line with the provisions of section 88 (2) (b) of the Health Professions Act (Chapter 27:19) whilst registered by council.”
Applicants are required to submit an application with documentary evidence as required by the council.
Following registration, the applicant has an option to undertake a structured orientation programme and sit the Council assessment or proceed to sit the assessment following approval by PCC.
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