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Zimbabwe’s MCAZ and HPA Crack Down on Unauthorized Medical Practices and Equipment

Zimbabwe’s MCAZ and HPA Crack Down on Unauthorized Medical Practices and Equipment

The Health Professions Authority (HPA) and the Medicines Control Authority of Zimbabwe (MCAZ), in collaboration with the police, are preparing to conduct inspections and raids on Network Marketing companies that offer magnetic resonance services, commonly known as “full body scans.”

In a joint announcement, MCAZ and HPA have warned the public against using these Free Body Scan services, highlighting significant risks of incorrect diagnoses and inappropriate treatments.

“The two authorities, alongside the Zimbabwe Republic Police, will be carrying out investigations, seizing any unauthorized equipment, and taking legal action against those operating these machines unlawfully,” the statement read.

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The authorities also indicated that medicines—both registered and unregistered—will be confiscated from unlicensed vendors and locations.

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They expressed concern about the growing use of questionable magnetic resonance machines operated by unqualified individuals, who then unlawfully prescribe and sell medications for chronic conditions to the public.

These activities are illegal and breach several regulations. According to the Health Professions Act (Chapter 27:19), Section 126, practicing a profession without proper registration or falsely claiming registration is a criminal offense punishable by fines or imprisonment.

The authorities emphasized that only qualified and licensed professionals are authorized to diagnose and prescribe treatments.

Moreover, selling medicines from unlicensed premises contravenes Sections 50 and 52 of the Medicines and Allied Substances Control (General) Regulations, 1991, SI 150 of 1991, as well as Section 106 of these Regulations.

The sale of unregistered medicines also violates Section 29 (1) (a) of the Medicines and Allied Substances Control Act, read in conjunction with Section 29 (1a) of the same Act.

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