Health Reporter
The Health Professions Authority Zimbabwe (HPA) and Medicines Control Authority Zimbabwe (MCAZ) are joining forces with the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to raid premises offering unauthorized “full body scan” services, also known as magnetic resonance services.
“We urge the public to shun these services, as they pose a serious risk of misdiagnosis and mistreatment,” said a joint statement from HPA and MCAZ.
The authorities warn that unqualified personnel are using dubious machines to prescribe and sell medicines for chronic conditions, contravening several statutes.
“Diagnosis and prescribing should only be conducted by qualified and licensed personnel,” emphasized the statement.
HPA and MCAZ remind the public to seek medical advice and treatment only from registered health professionals and institutions, identifiable by valid practicing certificates and licenses.
“It is an offence for an unlicensed individual to diagnose, treat, and sell medicines to the public,” warned the authorities.
Raids will be conducted to confiscate equipment and prosecute those operating illegally. Medicines will also be confiscated from unlicensed persons and premises.
The public is urged to report any suspicious activities to the authorities.
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