Press Release:
Lusaka, Zambia-05th December, 2024.
Zambia Institute of Environmental Health (ZIEH) shocked and
saddened by the inclusion of unjust provisions in the Health
Professions Bill 2024 (N.A.B. 11/2024)
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The Zambia Institute of Environmental Health (ZIEH) has learnt with great concern about inclusion
of unjust provisions in the Health Professions Bill (N.A.B. 11/2024) without consensus of all key
stakeholders. Reliable information indicates that only two Professional Associations have been
secretly included in the Bill on the proposed composition of the Board, a deviation from the
agreements reached during prior stakeholder engagements.
ZIEH strongly condemns these actions, which appear not to be driven by collective interests of all
health professionals. We firmly oppose and believe that legislative frameworks should reflect the
interests of the majority and promote equity among all key stakeholders.
As Environmental Health Professionals, we do not support a Bill that does not embrace ALL
PROFESSIONS that are registered under the Health Professions Council of Zambia (HPCZ).
We, therefore, join the rest of the Health Professions in Zambia registered under HPCZ to call for
the immediate withdrawal of the current Bill and demand that it be reintroduced for comprehensive
and inclusive stakeholder consultations. Should attempts persist to proceed with a flawed Bill,
ZIEH working corroboratively with other Health Professions, is prepared to take resolute action to
protect the interests of its members and the broader public.
ZIEH expects that due diligence is done to the current Health Professions Bill before it is made
into law. We remain committed to be objective and ensure that this Bill is inclusive, fair, and
beneficial to the nation as a whole.
Issued by//:
Collins Siame
SECRETARY GENERAL
