PUBLICATION OF 2026 REGISTERED AND LICENSED SPECIALISTS, INTERNSHIP SITES,CPD PROVIDERS AND HEALTH FACILITIES
The Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) wishes to inform members of the public and all stakeholders that pursuant to the Health Professions Act No.17 of 2024, the list of registered and licensed specialists, internship sites, Continuous Profession Development (CPD) providers and health facilities for the year 2026 has been published here.
Members of the public and stakeholders are encouraged to verify the registration and licensing status of specialists, internship sites, CPD providers and health facilities before accessing healthcare services. HPCZ advises that the lists have been compiled based on records available at the time of publication. Any omissions or inaccuracies that may be identified will be reviewed and corrected where necessary.
HPCZ remains committed to protecting the public by ensuring that only registered specialists, internship sites, CPD providers and health facilities are authorised to provide the necessary healthcare services in Zambia.
HPCZ remains committed to protecting the public by ensuring that only registered specialists, internship sites, CPD providers and health facilities are authorised to provide the necessary healthcare services in Zambia.
SANKET SUNSOL IMAGING SERVICES SUSPENDED
The Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) wishes to inform members of the public, healthcare providers, cooperating partners, insurers and all stakeholders that, pursuant to Section 49 of the Health Professions Act No. 17 of 2024, it has ordered the immediate suspension of Medical Imaging Services offered by Sanket Sunsol Imaging Services Limited, located at Plot No. 26 Kuomboka Drive, Parklands, Kitwe, Copperbelt Province. The suspension follows an inspection (Clinical Audit) conducted by HPCZ on 3rd June 2026, which identified significant deficiencies relating to the quality, safety, governance and regulatory compliance of the facility's Medical Imaging Services. Following the audit, HPCZ determined that the continued operation of these services poses a risk to patient safety and therefore requires immediate regulatory intervention pending implementation of corrective measures and verification of compliance.
ILLEGAL PRACTICE, FORGERY
The Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ) wishes to bring to the attention of the public and stakeholders recent developments relating to persons practising without HPCZ registration:
A Clinical Officer General, Mr. Paul Mwamba, formerly stationed at Musenga Mini Hospital in Kasama District, was convicted by the Kasama Subordinate Court for practising without HPCZ registration and for offences relating to forgery, uttering false documents and obtaining pecuniary advantage. He was sentenced to eighteen (18) months' imprisonment with hard labour on all charges.
Shaping the Future of Healthcare in Zambia - Chinese Medicine & Zambia’s 2026 NHCS
We explore the "Guidelines for the Regulation of Traditional, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (TCAM)" in Zambia, with a specific focus on Chinese Medicine. As part of the Revised National Healthcare Standards 2026, it is vital for both practitioners and patients to understand how Chinese Medicine is integrated and regulated within the Zambian healthcare system.
Dr. Luan Chunmin (International Hospital of Zambia)
