HPA to Close Unlicensed Beauty Enhancement & Skin Treatment Facilities
Intravenous drips and injectables are being administered by non-medical professionals
HPA to Close Unlicensed Skin Treatment Facilities
The Health Professions Authority Zimbabwe (HPA) has expressed deep concern regarding beauty and wellness facilities that offer beauty enhancements, services, and skin treatments beyond the scope of their authorized operations. Specifically, these facilities are administering intravenous drips and injectables, procedures that should only be performed by qualified medical professionals.
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According to section 126 of the Health Professions Act (Chapter 27:19), non-medical personnel are strictly prohibited from engaging in acts related to registered professions. The unauthorized administration of intravenous treatments poses a significant risk to public health.
In the interest of public safety, the HPA strongly advises individuals to seek medical advice and treatment exclusively from registered health professionals and recognized institutions. You can identify legitimate practitioners by verifying their possession of a valid practicing certificate issued by the relevant Council and an HPA license.
Currently, in collaboration with law enforcement agencies, the HPA is taking decisive action to close down facilities where non-medical personnel are performing procedures reserved for registered medical professionals. Those responsible for such unauthorized practices will face legal consequences.
HPA to Close Unlicensed Skin Treatment Facilities
Read statement below:
PRESS STATEMENT: HEALTH PROFESSIONS AUTHORITY OF ZIMBABWE'S POSITION ON AESTHETIC PROCEDURES DONE BY NON-MEDICAL PERSONNEL
Health Professions Authority Zimbabwe (HPA) has noted with concern that beauty and wellness facilities are offering beauty enhancements, services and skin treatments using procedures that are beyond their scope of operation, such as intravenous drips and infusions.
Intravenous drips and injectables are being administered by non-medical professionals which poses a serious threat in the health sector. The Health Professions Act (Chapter 27:19) section 126 prohibits non-medical personnel from performing any act specially pertaining to a registered profession.
Mandated to safeguard the public, HPA urges the public to only seek medical advice and treatment from registered health professionals and institutions. These can be identified by the possession ofa valid practising certificate from the practitioner's respective Council as well as an HPA license.
Currently, in conjunction with the police, HPA is closing facilities where non-medical personnel are carrying out procedures meant to be done by registered medical professionals while the responsible individuals are facing the wrath of law.
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For any queries about registered health facilities or professionals, please contact HPA on any of the contact details below:
- Tel: 0772 161 770/1 / info@hpa.co.zw
- Inspectorate: inspectorate@ hpa.co.zw /0783 137 242
- Public Relations: pr@hpa.co.zw /0782 588 614
