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©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.443 CHAPTER 152 THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT [PRINCIPAL LEGISLATION] Arrangement of Sections Section Title part i PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS 1. Short title. 2. Application. 3. Interpretation. part ii ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COUNCIL 4. Establishment of Council. 5. Composition of Council. 6. Functions of Council. 7. Powers of Council. 8. Committees of Council. 9. Delegation of powers. 10. Minister may give directions to Council. 11. Appointment of Registrar. 12. Functions of Registrar. 13. Deputy Registrar. 14. Other Officers and employees of Council. 15. Appointment of supervisory officers. 16. Remuneration. 17. Immunity. part iii REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 18. Types of registration. 19. Maintenance of Register. 20. Qualification for registration. 21. Procedure for registration. 22. Certificate of registration. pes of registration. 19. Maintenance of Register. 20. Qualification for registration. 21. Procedure for registration. 22. Certificate of registration. ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT [CAP. 152 R.E. 2023] 444 23. Privileges and use of titles. 24. Internship training. 25. Provisional registration. 26. Full registration as medical or dental professional. 27. Registration for foreigners. 28. Cancellation or suspension of certificates. 29. Procedure for cancellation or suspension. 30. Practicing licence. 31. Renewal of practicing licence. part iv ENROLMENT, ENLISTMENT AND LICENSING OF MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PRACTITIONERS 32. Requirement for enrolment and enlistment. 33. Qualification for enrolment and enlistment. 34. Procedure for enrolment and enlistment. 35. Issuance of certificate of enrolment or enlistment. 36. Practicing licence. 37. Renewal of practicing licence. 38. Registrar may call for further information. 39. Cancellation or suspension of certificates of enrolment or enlistment. 40. Enrolment or enlistment of foreigners. part v DISCIPLINARY PROVISIONS 41. Management of complaints. 42. Procedure for inquiry. 43. or enlistment. 40. Enrolment or enlistment of foreigners. part v DISCIPLINARY PROVISIONS 41. Management of complaints. 42. Procedure for inquiry. 43. Notification and publication of decision of Council. 44. Appeal against decision of Minister. part vi FINANCIAL PROVISIONS 45. Sources of funds. 46. Annual report and accounts. 47. Submission of annual financial report. 48. Management and control of funds. 49. Annual and supplementary budget. 50. Operational principles. 51. Powers to invest. ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.445 THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT [CAP. 152 R.E. 2023] part vii OFFENCES AND PENALTIES 52. Offence for illegal practicing. 53. Offence for illegal registration. 54. Failure to appear before Council. 55. Misrepresentation. 56. Penalty for employing persons without valid licence. part viii GENERAL PROVISIONS 57. Observance of Code of Ethics. 58. Additional qualifications. 59. Change of address. 60. Retention in Register, Roll or List. 61. Reciprocal recognition. 62. Application for review. 63. Publication of registered, enrolled and enlisted professionals. 64. Power to make regulations. 65. Repeal and savings. SCHEDULE cation for review. 63. Publication of registered, enrolled and enlisted professionals. 64. Power to make regulations. 65. Repeal and savings. SCHEDULE ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.446 CHAPTER 152 THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT An Act to provide for the regulation of medical, dental and allied health professionals, for establishment of Medical Council of Tanganyika and for other related matters. [16th July, 2018] [GN. No. 298 of 2018] Act No. 11 of 2017 PART I PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS 1. This Act may be cited as the Medical, Dental and Allied Health Professionals Act. 2. This Act shall apply to Mainland Tanzania. 3. INARY PROVISIONS 1. This Act may be cited as the Medical, Dental and Allied Health Professionals Act. 2. This Act shall apply to Mainland Tanzania. 3. In this Act, unless the context otherwise requires- “allied health practitioner” means a person holding a degree, advanced diploma, diploma or certificate in allied health sciences from an institution recognised by the Council and enrolled or enlisted to practice as such under this Act; “allied health professional” means a person holding a degree in allied health sciences from an institution recognised by the Council; “allied health sciences” means health science other than medicine, pharmacy, dentistry or nursing, and includes physiotherapy, orthotistic, prosthetic, occupational therapy, clinical psychiatry, speech therapy, and any other allied health science as the Minister may, by notice in the Gazette, designate; Short title Application Interpretation , speech therapy, and any other allied health science as the Minister may, by notice in the Gazette, designate; Short title Application Interpretation ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.447 THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT [CAP. 152 R.E. art of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.447 THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT [CAP. 152 R.E. 2023] “Committee” means a Committee established by the Council under section 8; “certificate” means a document issued to a medical, dental or allied health professionals in accordance with the provisions of this Act; “Council” means the Medical Council of Tanganyika established under section 4; “dental practitioner” means a registered person holding a degree in dentistry from recognised institution and is licensed to practice as such; “dental practice” means the act of giving or offering oral health services inclusive of dental preventive, surgical, restorative and rehabilitative care or advice to an individual, group of persons or an organisation; “Deputy Registrar” means the Deputy Registrar of the Council appointed under section 13; “limited registration” means a registration granted to a foreigner intending to practice in Mainland Tanzania for a specific period of time; “List” means a List of medical, dental and allied health practitioner holding a certificate in the relevant fields from institutions recognised by the Council; “medical practitioner” means a person holding a degree, advanced diploma, diploma or certificate in medicine or dentistry from an institution recognised by the Council, with his level of competency and registered, enrolled or enlisted to practice as such under this Act; “medical or dental professional” means registered person holding a degree in medicine or dentistry from an institution recognised by the Council; “Minister” means Minister responsible for health; “practicing licence” means a practicing licence issued under this Act authorising a person to practice as a medical, dental or an allied health professional; “professional misconduct” means a conduct connected with the medical, dental and allied health professional in which, r an allied health professional; “professional misconduct” means a conduct connected with the medical, dental and allied health professional in which, ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT [CAP. 152 R.E. 2023] 448 by reason of commission or omission, the practitioner has fallen short of standard of conduct expected amongst the members of the profession, and such falling short is considered to be unacceptable or dishonorable to the profession; “provisional registration” means a registration granted to a medical and dental professional in accordance with the provisions of section 25; “Register” means the Register of medical, dental and allied health professionals holding a degree; “Registrar” means the Registrar of the Council appointed under section 11; and “Roll” means a Roll of medical, dental and allied health practitioner holding advanced diploma or diploma in the relevant fields from institutions recognised by the Council. PART II ESTABLISHMENT OF THE COUNCIL 4.–(1) There is established a Council to be known as a Medical Council of Tanganyika. (2) The Council shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal. ished a Council to be known as a Medical Council of Tanganyika. (2) The Council shall be a body corporate with perpetual succession and a common seal. (3) The Council may, in its corporate name, be capable of- (a) suing and be sued; (b) holding, purchasing or otherwise acquiring and disposing movable or immovable property; (c) entering into contracts or other transactions; (d) borrowing and lending; and (e) doing all or such other acts and things which a body corporate may lawfully perform. (4) Notwithstanding subsections (2) and (3), the Attorney General shall have the right to intervene in any suit or matter instituted for or against the Council. Establishment of Council and (3), the Attorney General shall have the right to intervene in any suit or matter instituted for or against the Council. Establishment of Council ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.449 THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT [CAP. 152 R.E. 2023] (5) Where the Attorney General intervenes in any matter pursuant to subsection (4), the provisions of the Government Proceedings Act, shall apply in relation to the proceedings of that suit or matter as if it had been instituted by or against the Government. (6) For purposes of subsection (4), the Council shall have the duty to notify the Attorney General of any impending suit or matter by, or against the Council. purposes of subsection (4), the Council shall have the duty to notify the Attorney General of any impending suit or matter by, or against the Council. 5.–(1) The Council shall consist of nine members to be appointed by the Minister as follows: (a) a Chairman who shall be appointed from amongst medical, dental or allied health professionals; (b) a representative from the Ministry responsible for health; (c) a law officer representing the Office of Attorney General; (d) one representative nominated by professional health association; (e) three members appointed by the Minister from amongst persons with requisite qualification to assist the Council in discharging its functions; (f) a representative of regional medical officers; and (g) a representative of persons with disability whose qualification and experience can assist the Council in the performance of its functions. (2) The Minister shall, in making appointments under subsection (1), take into consideration representation of gender balance. (3) A person shall not be appointed as a member of the Council where such person- (a) has been declared bankrupt; (b) has been convicted of a criminal offence and imprisoned for a term exceeding six months; (c) is insane to perform the duties of a member; and Cap. 5 Composition of Council a criminal offence and imprisoned for a term exceeding six months; (c) is insane to perform the duties of a member; and Cap. 5 Composition of Council ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT [CAP. 152 R.E. 2023] 450 (d) has been disqualified under the provisions of this Act from practicing as a medical, dental or allied health professional. (4) The Council may co-opt any person with special knowledge or skills to provide expertise to the Council on general or specific issue but such person shall have no right to vote. (5) The provisions of the Schedule to this Act shall have effect as to the tenure of office of members, procedure and conduct of the meetings of the Council. (6) The Minister may, on the advice of the Council and by order published in the Gazette, vary, alter or amend the Schedules to this Act. 6. Council. (6) The Minister may, on the advice of the Council and by order published in the Gazette, vary, alter or amend the Schedules to this Act. 6. The functions of the Council shall be to- (a) advise the Minister on matters pertaining to regulation, practice and training of medical, dental and allied health professionals; (b) exercise general supervision of professional conduct by medical, dental and allied health professionals; (c) regulate and control continuing professional development for medical, dental and allied health professionals; (d) promote the maintenance and enforce adherence to medical, dental and allied health professional ethics; (e) advise respective institutions responsible for accreditation on the kind of training or programme that impart the requisite knowledge and skill for the efficient practice of medicine, dental and allied health sciences; (f) in collaboration with relevant accreditation body, inspect medical, dental and allied health training institutions for the purpose of ascertaining quality of the training offered; (g) caution, censure, suspend from practice, erase from the Register, Roll and List of names of practitioners, after being found guilty and convicted of an offence of professional misconduct; Functions of Council gister, Roll and List of names of practitioners, after being found guilty and convicted of an offence of professional misconduct; Functions of Council ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.451 THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT [CAP. 152 R.E. art of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.451 THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT [CAP. 152 R.E. 2023] (h) ensure the maintenance of Register, Roll and List; (i) publish in the Gazette and official website of the Council, names, addresses and qualifications of all newly registered and licensed medical and dental professionals and enrolled or enlisted allied health professionals and practitioners; (j) exercise disciplinary control over medical, dental and allied health professionals and practitioners; (k) approve internship centres for medical and dental graduates; (l) inquire into complaint, charge or allegation of improper conduct against any medical, dental or allied health professionals and practitioners registered, enrolled or enlisted under this Act; (m) advise training institutions on matters relating to training of medical, dental or allied health professionals; (n) approve the budget or supplementary budget of the Council; (o) set fees and charges payable under this Act; (p) issue registration certificates and licenses; and (q) perform any other functions as may be required under this Act or under any other written law. 7. issue registration certificates and licenses; and (q) perform any other functions as may be required under this Act or under any other written law. 7. The Council shall have powers to caution, censure, suspend from practice or erase from the Register, Roll or the List any medical, dental or allied health professional and practitioner as the case may be, who- (a) has breached professional conduct; (b) has been convicted of a criminal offence relating to medical, dental or allied health professionals practice; (c) fails to observe conditions imposed for his registration, enrolment or enlistment; or (d) has done anything that has lowered the esteem and integrity of the medical, dental or allied health profession in relation to professional ethics and standards as determined by the Council. Powers of Council ty of the medical, dental or allied health profession in relation to professional ethics and standards as determined by the Council. Powers of Council ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT [CAP. 152 R.E. 2023] 452 8.–(1) The Council may, for purposes of ensuring efficient execution of its functions, establish such number of committees to perform functions of the Council upon such terms and conditions as the Council may deem necessary. (2) The Committee may, in the performance of its functions, co-opt any person who is not a member of the Committee to attend its meeting and provide such technical expertise as may be required but such person shall not have a right to vote. (3) The Committee shall, in the performance of its functions under this section, be answerable to the Council. 9.–(1) The Council may, by resolution and subject to such terms, conditions and restrictions as it may specify, delegate to any member of the Council, Committee or any employee of the Council, some of its functions, powers and duties conferred or imposed to it by or under this Act as it may deem appropriate. e or any employee of the Council, some of its functions, powers and duties conferred or imposed to it by or under this Act as it may deem appropriate. (2) Delegation made under this section shall not prevent the Council from performing or exercising its function, power or duty delegated. (3) Notwithstanding subsection (1), the Council shall not have power to delegate- (a) its disciplinary and advisory power under this Act; (b) the power to approve the annual budget, supplementary budget and scrutinise financial statements; or (c) its powers to delegate under this Act. 10. The Minister may, where circumstances so require, give to the Council directions of general or specific nature regarding the performance of its functions under this Act and the Council shall give effect to directives given by the Minister. 11.–(1) The Minister shall appoint a senior medical, dental or allied health professional from the public service to be the Registrar of the Council. (2) The Registrar appointed under subsection (1), shall be the Chief Executive Officer and Secretary to the Council. Committees of Council Delegation of powers Minister may give directions to Council Appointment of Registrar tive Officer and Secretary to the Council. Committees of Council Delegation of powers Minister may give directions to Council Appointment of Registrar ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.453 THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT [CAP. 152 R.E. 2023] (3) The Registrar shall, unless his appointment is terminated, hold office for a period of five years and may, subject to his satisfactory performance, be eligible for re-appointment for one more term. (4) Where the Registrar is absent or unable to carry out any of his functions under this Act, the Deputy Registrar shall perform such functions. (5) Where the Registrar and Deputy Registrar are both absent, any senior officer of the Council shall carry out the functions of the Registrar as the Chairman of the Council may, in writing, direct. 12. h absent, any senior officer of the Council shall carry out the functions of the Registrar as the Chairman of the Council may, in writing, direct. 12. The functions of the Registrar shall, subject to the approval of the Council, include- (a) issuance of registration certificates and practicing licences; (b) to keep and maintain the Register, Roll and List of medical, dental and allied health professionals and practitioners; (c) to make necessary alterations and corrections in the Register, Roll and List in relation to any entry; (d) to remove from the Register, Roll or the List- (i) the name of any medical, dental or allied health professional and practitioner ordered to be removed in accordance with the provisions of this Act; and (ii) the name of a deceased medical, dental or allied health professionals and practitioners; (e) reinstate any name removed from the Register, Roll or List as may be directed by the Council; and (f) perform any other functions as may be assigned to him by the Council. 13.–(1) The Minister shall appoint a law officer from the public service to be the Deputy Registrar of the Council. Functions of Registrar Deputy Registrar 1) The Minister shall appoint a law officer from the public service to be the Deputy Registrar of the Council. Functions of Registrar Deputy Registrar ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT [CAP. 152 R.E. 2023] 454 (2) The Deputy Registrar appointed under subsection (1), shall assist the Registrar in the performance of his functions under this Act and shall discharge such other duties as may be directed by the Council or the Registrar. (3) The Deputy Registrar appointed under subsection (1) shall, in the performance of his functions, be answerable to the Registrar. (4) Where the Registrar authorises the Deputy Registrar to act on his behalf in any matter, any reference in this Act to “the Registrar” shall include a reference to the Deputy Registrar. (5) The functions and powers of the Deputy Registrar shall be prescribed in the instrument of appointment or regulations made under this Act. 14.–(1) The Council shall appoint such number of officers and employees of the Council in various categories as may be required. (2) The officers and employees of the Council shall, in the performance of their functions, be answerable to the Registrar. gories as may be required. (2) The officers and employees of the Council shall, in the performance of their functions, be answerable to the Registrar. 15.–(1) The Council may, by notice published in the Gazette, appoint medical, dental or allied professionals and practitioners to be supervisory officers at the district or regional level. (2) A person appointed under subsection (1) shall perform supervisory functions of medical, dental or allied health professionals and practitioners as the case may be, and any other functions within the respective district or region, as the Council may direct, including to- (a) conduct preliminary investigation on charges or complaints against medical, dental or allied professionals and practitioners on malpractice, lack of competence, fitness to practice, negligence and misconduct and forward the same to the Council for final determination; (b) submit to the Council the name of the registered medical, dental or allied health professionals and practitioners who has by any reason ceased to practice; and Other Officers and employees of Council Appointment of supervisory officers fessionals and practitioners who has by any reason ceased to practice; and Other Officers and employees of Council Appointment of supervisory officers ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.455 THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT [CAP. 152 R.E. 2023] (c) collect fees and to perform such other functions as may be determined by the Council. 16. The members of the Council or of its Committee, officers and employees of the Council shall be paid remuneration or allowances at such rates as the Minister may, after consultation and approval of the Minister responsible for public service, determine. 17. Notwithstanding the provisions of any other written law, a action or other proceedings shall not lie or be instituted against any member of the Council or of its committees, officer or any employee of the Council for or in respect of any act or thing done or omitted to be done in good faith in the exercise of the powers conferred by this Act. PART III REGISTRATION AND LICENSING OF MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS 18. Types of registration of medical and dental professionals under this Act shall be as follows: (a) provisional registration; (b) full registration; and (c) limited registration. edical and dental professionals under this Act shall be as follows: (a) provisional registration; (b) full registration; and (c) limited registration. 19.–(1) For purposes of section 18, the Council shall establish, keep and maintain a Register. (2) The Register established under this section shall contain particulars of registration and such other particulars as may be directed by the Council. 20.–(1) A person shall not be eligible for registration under this Act unless such person satisfies the Council that- (a) in the case of medical, dental or allied health professionals, he is a holder of a degree in medicine or dentistry, from a recognised institution; and Remuneration Immunity Types of registration Maintenance of Register Qualification for registration ne or dentistry, from a recognised institution; and Remuneration Immunity Types of registration Maintenance of Register Qualification for registration ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT [CAP. 152 R.E. 2023] 456 (b) he has passed the examination conducted by the Council. (2) The Minister may, upon consultation with the Council, make regulations prescribing additional qualification or requirements for registration, as he may consider necessary. 21.–(1) A person who intends to obtain registration under this Part shall submit an application to the Registrar in the prescribed form. (2) An application under subsection (1) shall be accompanied by- (a) a certified copy or copies of certificates for academic qualifications of the applicant; and (b) an application fee as may be prescribed in the regulations. (3) The Registrar shall, after receiving an application, refer the application together with his recommendations to the Council for consideration and determination. rar shall, after receiving an application, refer the application together with his recommendations to the Council for consideration and determination. (4) The Council may, after consideration of the matter- (a) approve the application and direct the Registrar to register the applicant; or (b) reject an application and direct the Registrar to inform the applicant within one month after submission of the application stating the reasons for the Council’s decision. 22.–(1) The Registrar shall, immediately after effecting registration under this Act, issue to every registered medical or dental professional a certificate of registration upon payment of prescribed fee. (2) The certificate of registration shall contain- (a) full names and address of the applicant; (b) registration number; (c) date of registration; (d) academic qualifications and title of the applicant; and (e) such terms and conditions in respect of which a certificate is issued. Procedure for registration Certificate of registration f the applicant; and (e) such terms and conditions in respect of which a certificate is issued. Procedure for registration Certificate of registration ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.457 THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT [CAP. 152 R.E. 2023] 23. A person registered under this Act as a medical, dental and allied health professional shall be entitled to- (a) take or use the title and description of medical, dental and allied health professional according to the title indicated on the certificate of registration and shall not be allowed to take, use or affix any title or description other than that of registration; and (b) practice as a medical, dental and allied health professional and demand, sue for and recover in any court of law reasonable charges for professional services, aid, advice and visits. 24.–(1) A medical, dental or allied health professional who intends to undergo internship training shall, within three months after completion of undergraduate training, apply to the Council for provisional registration. undergo internship training shall, within three months after completion of undergraduate training, apply to the Council for provisional registration. (2) A person who is provisionally registered under subsection (1), shall report to the centre of training for the purpose of internship training, failure of which shall amount to cancellation of his provisional registration. 25.–(1) A medical or dental professional shall not undergo internship training unless he has been granted provisional registration by the Council. (2) The procedures and requirement for provisional registration shall be as prescribed in the regulations. (3) A person who obtains provisional registration shall, upon payments of prescribed fee, be issued with a certificate of provisional registration. (4) A provisionally registered medical or dental professional shall be deemed to be registered as far as it is necessary to enable him to practice under the supervision of a senior registered medical or dental practitioner. Privileges and use of titles Internship training Provisional registration under the supervision of a senior registered medical or dental practitioner. Privileges and use of titles Internship training Provisional registration ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT [CAP. 152 R.E. 2023] 458 26.–(1) A person who has completed internship programme and has worked or practised as medical, dental and allied health professional shall, upon application to the Council, be entitled to full registration as medical or dental professional. (2) Application for full registration under this section shall be accompanied with- (a) certified copy of completion of internship certificate; and (b) such other particulars as may be required for that purpose. 27.–(1) A foreigner who intends to practice as a medical, dental or allied health practitioner under this Act, shall submit an application to the Council together with copies of certificate of his qualification, certificate of registration from the registration authority of his jurisdiction, original certificate of good standing from the last jurisdiction of practice and such other particulars as may be prescribed in the regulations. (2) Subject to subsection (1), a foreigner shall be eligible for limited registration. such other particulars as may be prescribed in the regulations. (2) Subject to subsection (1), a foreigner shall be eligible for limited registration. (3) The period for limited registration shall be as prescribed in the regulations. 28. Where the holder of the certificate fails to observe the imposed conditions of his registration as required, the Council may, subject to section 29, cancel or suspend the certificate of registration granted to the holder under this Act. 29.–(1) Where the medical, dental or allied health professional is in violation of the terms and conditions of his registration, the Registrar shall, on the directives of the Council, serve on the medical or dental professional a notice in writing specifying the nature of default. (2) Upon receipt of the notice under subsection (1), medical, dental or allied health professional as the case may be, shall make representation in writing to the Registrar on the rectification of the default. Full registration as medical or dental professional Registration for foreigners Cancellation or suspension of certificates Procedure for cancellation or suspension tion as medical or dental professional Registration for foreigners Cancellation or suspension of certificates Procedure for cancellation or suspension ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.459 THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT [CAP. 152 R.E. 2023] (3) Where the medical, dental or allied health professional fails to rectify the default within the time specified in the notice or fails to make representation satisfactory to the Registrar, the Registrar shall recommend to the Council for cancellation or suspension of the Certificate of registration. (4) The Council shall, if it is satisfied with the recommendations made under subsection (3), direct the Registrar to cancel or suspend the Certificate of registration. 30.–(1) A person who is a medical, dental or allied health professional and intends to practice under this Act, shall apply to the Council for a practicing licence. (2) An application for practicing licence referred to under subsection (1), shall be accompanied by- (a) certificate of registration; (b) prescribed fee; (c) a professional stamp which shall be in the manner and form prescribed in the regulations; and (d) such other documents as the Council may deem appropriate. fessional stamp which shall be in the manner and form prescribed in the regulations; and (d) such other documents as the Council may deem appropriate. (3) Where the Council rejects application submitted under subsection (1), the Registrar shall inform the applicant within three months stating the reasons for the rejection. 31.–(1) A practicing licence issued under section 30 shall be subject to renewal, upon payment of prescribed fees. (2) A practicing licence shall not be renewed unless the applicant proves that he has undergone continuing professional development, in the manner prescribed in the regulations. (3) Procedures for renewal of practicing licence shall be as prescribed in the regulations. Practicing licence Renewal of practicing licence ulations. (3) Procedures for renewal of practicing licence shall be as prescribed in the regulations. Practicing licence Renewal of practicing licence ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT [CAP. 152 R.E. 2023] 460 PART IV ENROLMENT, ENLISTMENT AND LICENSING OF MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PRACTITIONERS 32.–(1) Health practitioners to be enrolled or enlisted under this Part shall be those holding advanced diploma, diploma or certificate in medicine, dentistry or allied health sciences from an institution recognised by the Council. (2) A person who intends to practice as medical, dental or allied health practitioner shall, before practicing, be required to enroll or enlist with the Council. 33.–(1) A person shall- (a) enroll with the Council as medical, dental and allied health practitioner, where such person is awarded advanced diploma or a diploma from an institution recognised by the Council; and (b) enlist with the Council as medical, dental or allied health practitioner, where such person is awarded a certificate recognised by the Council. nd (b) enlist with the Council as medical, dental or allied health practitioner, where such person is awarded a certificate recognised by the Council. (2) The Minister may, on the recommendation of the Council and by notice published in the Gazette, specify other certificates or qualifications which shall entitle the holder thereof for enrolment and enlistment under this Act. 34.–(1) A person who intends to enroll or enlist as medical, dental and allied health practitioner shall submit his application in the prescribed form to the Registrar. (2) An application form under subsection (1), shall contain such particulars as may be determined by the Council and be accompanied by- (a) a certified copy or copies of certificates for academic qualifications of the applicant; and (b) enrolment or enlistment fee as may be prescribed by the Council. Requirement for enrolment and enlistment Qualification for enrolment and enlistment Procedure for enrolment and enlistment prescribed by the Council. Requirement for enrolment and enlistment Qualification for enrolment and enlistment Procedure for enrolment and enlistment ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.461 THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT [CAP. 152 R.E. 2023] 35.–(1) The Registrar shall, on the directive of the Council and upon payment of prescribed fee, issue to every enrolled or enlisted medical, dental and allied health practitioner a certificate of enrolment or enlistment as may be prescribed. (2) A certificate to be issued under subsection (1) shall be signed by the Chairman and the Registrar, and shall on production thereof in any way be admissible as prima facie evidence of enrolment or enlistment under this Act. (3) The Council shall, in granting a certificate of enrolment or enlistment to the medical, dental and allied health practitioner under this Act, impose specific or general conditions to be observed by the holder of the certificate. (4) Where an application for enrolment or enlistment is not granted, the Council shall direct the Registrar to notify the applicant in writing, stating the reasons for the decision of the Council. stment is not granted, the Council shall direct the Registrar to notify the applicant in writing, stating the reasons for the decision of the Council. 36.–(1) A person who is enrolled or enlisted under this Act and intends to practise as medical, dental and allied health professional shall apply to the Council for a practicing licence. (2) Subject to subsection (1), the Council may- (a) approve the application and direct the Registrar to issue a practicing licence to the applicant; or (b) reject an application and direct the Registrar to inform the applicant reasons for the Council’s decision. 37.–(1) A practicing licence issued under section 36 shall be subject to renewal, upon payment of prescribed fees. (2) Procedures for renewal under section 31 shall apply mutatis mutandis to renewal under this section. 38. The Registrar may, on his own motion or on the instruction from the Council, request any practitioner to furnish him with necessary information regarding his qualifications. 39.–(1) Where the holder of the certificate of enrolment or enlistment fails to observe the imposed conditions as required, Issuance of certificate of enrolment or enlistment Practicing licence Renewal of practicing licence Registrar may call for further information Cancellation or suspension of certificates of enrolment or enlistment licence Renewal of practicing licence Registrar may call for further information Cancellation or suspension of certificates of enrolment or enlistment ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT [CAP. 152 R.E. 2023] 462 the Council may cancel or suspend the certificate of enrolment or enlistment granted to him under this Act. (2) The provisions of section 29 shall apply mutatis mutandis in relation to the procedure for cancellation or suspension of the certificate for enrolment or enlistment under this section. 40.–(1) A foreigner who holds an advanced diploma, a diploma or a certificate and intends to be enlisted or enrolled as medical, dental and allied health practitioners for specific period of time shall be registered as a limited enrolled or enlisted. (2) Procedures for enrolment or enlistment of foreigners under this section shall be prescribed in the regulations. PART V DISCIPLINARY PROVISIONS 41.–(1) Where a medical, dental or an allied health professional is alleged to be unfit to practice, such complaints shall be lodged to the Registrar who shall forward the matter to the Council. health professional is alleged to be unfit to practice, such complaints shall be lodged to the Registrar who shall forward the matter to the Council. (2) A medical, dental or an allied health professional shall be considered unfit to practise under this Act, where such person- (a) has breached the Code of Ethics; (b) is incompetent; (c) has been convicted of an offence relating to medical, dental or allied health professionals practice; (d) has committed any malpractice, negligence, breach or any directives issued under this Act; or (e) is mentally sick and approved as such by the Medical Board in Tanzania or any other licensing authority responsible for health regulation in any other jurisdiction. (3) For the purposes of subsection (2), the term “unfit to practise” shall be construed to include- (a) contravention of the provision of this Act or regulations; Enrolment or enlistment of foreigners Management of complaints be construed to include- (a) contravention of the provision of this Act or regulations; Enrolment or enlistment of foreigners Management of complaints ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.463 THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT [CAP. 152 R.E. art of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.463 THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT [CAP. 152 R.E. 2023] (b) failure to abide by terms, conditions or limitations of a registered, enlisted, enrolled as a medical, dental or an allied health professional, as the case may be; (c) having a conflict of interest which affects the clients and a registered, enrolled or enlisted professional; (d) practicing without being registered, enrolled or enlisted or without a practicing licence; (e) an attempt to use certificate, number or seal of another medical, dental and allied health professional or impersonate any registered, enrolled or enlisted medical, dental or allied health professional; (f) abetting or aiding illegal practice of a medical, dental or an allied health professional; (g) furnishing false information or documents to the Council in order to secure a certificate of registration, enrolment or enlisting; (h) impersonation of a registered, enrolled or enlisted medical, dental or an allied health professional or a holder of temporary registration certificate; (i) abusing a client verbally, physically, sexually or in any other way; (j) influencing a client to change his will, on health care directive; (k) abandoning a client who is in need of attention; (l) misappropriating drugs or other property belonging to a client or an employer; (m) failing to report any incompetence, negligence or professional misconduct of a medical, dental or allied health professional, whose actions endanger the health of a client; (n) failure to exercise discretion in respect of the disclosure of confidential information about the client; or (o) any other conduct as the Council may deem fit. o exercise discretion in respect of the disclosure of confidential information about the client; or (o) any other conduct as the Council may deem fit. (4) A complaint under this section shall be accompanied by a written statement made by the complainant or any other person acting on his behalf or any other person interested in the act giving rise to the complaint. ten statement made by the complainant or any other person acting on his behalf or any other person interested in the act giving rise to the complaint. ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT [CAP. 152 R.E. 2023] 464 (5) Notwithstanding subsection (4), the Council may, on its own motion, initiate any preliminary inquiry into a medical, dental or an allied health professional where it is satisfied that the information received by the Council warrants holding of a preliminary inquiry. (6) A complaint lodged to the Council shall be in the manner prescribed in the regulations. (7) Notwithstanding subsections (1) to (6), the Minister may, by order published in the Gazette, make rules prescribing procedure for conducting inquiry. 42.–(1) The Council shall, where it is of the opinion that a prima facie case is established by the complainant, direct that an inquiry be held. (2) The Council shall give opportunity for a medical, dental or allied health professional against whom misconduct is alleged, to appear before the Council, and may be represented by a legal representative. ntal or allied health professional against whom misconduct is alleged, to appear before the Council, and may be represented by a legal representative. (3) Where a medical, dental or allied health professional fails to appear at an inquiry without reasonable excuse and the Council is satisfied that, a notice was duly served, the Council may proceed with the inquiry as if the medical, dental or the allied health professional was present. (4) The Council may, after due inquiry made in accordance with the provisions of this Act- (a) order the removal of the name of the medical, dental or allied health professional from the Register, Roll or the List; (b) order the suspension from the practice of the medical, dental or allied health professional for such period as the Council may consider necessary; (c) caution, censure or otherwise reprimand the medical, dental or allied health professional; or (d) order payment of costs involved in the inquiry or such other cost as may be appropriate. Procedure for inquiry l or allied health professional; or (d) order payment of costs involved in the inquiry or such other cost as may be appropriate. Procedure for inquiry ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.465 THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT [CAP. 152 R.E. 2023] (5) The Registrar shall, within seven days after determination of the inquiry, communicate the decision of the Council to the parties. (6) The Council shall have power to summon any witness and may require such witness to produce any document for the purpose of the inquiry. 43.–(1) The Registrar shall, within one month after the conclusion of an inquiry by the Council, serve a notice of decision of the Council on the medical, dental or the allied health professional in respect of whom an inquiry was held. (2) Notwithstanding subsection (1), a person who is aggrieved by the decision of the Council may apply to the Council for review. (3) A person who is aggrieved by the decision of the Council under subsection (2) may, within forty five days from the date of receipt of the decision, appeal to the Minister. 44. A person who is aggrieved by the decision of the Minister may, within thirty days from the date of decision, seek redress to the High Court. ster. 44. A person who is aggrieved by the decision of the Minister may, within thirty days from the date of decision, seek redress to the High Court. PART VI FINANCIAL PROVISIONS 45.–(1) Sources of funds for the Council shall include- (a) monies as may be appropriated by Parliament; (b) any funds or assets which may be vested in or accrued from other sources; (c) loans granted by the Government or by any other person or body; (d) fees imposed and other charges collected from provision of services under this Act; (e) gifts, grants and donations; (f) proceeds derived from sale of assets or any other source of income identified by the Council; and Notification and publication of decision of Council Appeal against decision of Minister Sources of funds urce of income identified by the Council; and Notification and publication of decision of Council Appeal against decision of Minister Sources of funds ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT [CAP. 152 R.E. 2023] 466 (g) any other monies received by or made available to the Council for the purpose of its functions. (2) The fees and charges payable under this Act shall be as prescribed in the regulations. 46.–(1) The Council shall, at the end of each financial year, prepare an annual implementation report on the activities of the financial year and submit the report to the Minister. (2) The Council shall ensure that, the annual financial statements are prepared and audited by the Controller and Auditor-General three months after the end of each financial year. (3)The financial statements shall include- (a) statement of financial performance; (b) statement of financial position; (c) statement of cash flows; (d) statement of changes of equity; and (e) notes to the financial statements. (3) An expenditure shall not be made unless authorised by the Council within the estimates of that financial year. notes to the financial statements. (3) An expenditure shall not be made unless authorised by the Council within the estimates of that financial year. 47.–(1) The Council shall, within six months after the end of each financial year, submit to the Minister a report of activities and operations of the Council during that year and be accompanied by- (a) a copy of the audited accounts of the Council; (b) a copy of the auditor’s report on the accounts; and (c) any other information as the Minister may direct. (2) The Minister shall, as soon as practicable, lay before the National Assembly the audited accounts and the annual report of the Council. 48.–(1) The Council shall keep books of accounts and maintain proper records of its operations in accordance with national accounting standards. (2) The Council shall cause to be prepared and kept proper books of accounts and record with respect to- Annual report and accounts Submission of annual financial report Management and control of funds proper books of accounts and record with respect to- Annual report and accounts Submission of annual financial report Management and control of funds ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.467 THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT [CAP. 152 R.E. 2023] (a) the assets and liabilities; (b) the receipt and expenditure of monies and other financial transactions; and (c) a statement of financial position and a statement indicating details of the financial performance to be prepared in every financial year. (3) The funds and resources of the Council shall be used for the better carrying out of the objectives of this Act. (4) The Council’s expenditure shall be subject to monitoring and review. 49.–(1) The Council shall, not less than one month before the beginning of any financial year, approve the annual budget of the amount expected to be received and disbursed during that financial year. (2) Where in any financial year, the Council requires to make any disbursement not provided for or of an amount in excess of the amount provided for in the annual budget for that year, the Council shall approve a supplementary budget detailing the disbursement. in excess of the amount provided for in the annual budget for that year, the Council shall approve a supplementary budget detailing the disbursement. (3) The annual budget and every supplementary budget shall be in the form and manner as may be prescribed or directed by the Minister. 50.–(1) The Council shall- (a) open and operate all sets of books of accounts, ledgers, journals and other subsidiary books of accounts in accordance with its accounting manual; and (b) review and change its documentation in order to facilitate the proper keeping of books of account as may be directed by the relevant authorities. (2) All cash received shall be deposited to the revenue account and payments shall be made from the expenditure account. Annual and supplementary budget Operational principles ll be deposited to the revenue account and payments shall be made from the expenditure account. Annual and supplementary budget Operational principles ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT [CAP. 152 R.E. 2023] 468 (3) An expenditure shall not be incurred from the funds of the Council unless that expenditure is part of the expenditure plan approved by the Minister. 51. The Council may, after obtaining approval of the Minister and in consultation with the Minister responsible for finance, invest any monies in such a manner as it deems fit. PART VII OFFENCES AND PENALTIES 52.–(1) A person who wilfully and falsely practices as medical, dental or allied health professional and practitioner knowing that he is not qualified as such, commits an offence and on conviction, shall be liable to a fine of not less than five million shillings but not exceeding ten million shillings or imprisonment for a term of not less than one year but not exceeding two years or to both. million shillings but not exceeding ten million shillings or imprisonment for a term of not less than one year but not exceeding two years or to both. (2) A person who practices as medical, dental or allied health professional and practitioner without being registered, enrolled or enlisted under this Act commits an offence and on conviction, shall be liable to a fine of not less than two million shillings but not exceeding five million shillings or to imprisonment for a term of not less than six months but not exceeding twelve months or to both. (3) A person who practices as a medical, dental or an allied health professional and practitioner or receives payment without a valid practicing licence, commits an offence and on conviction, shall be liable to a fine of not less than one million shillings but not exceeding two million shillings or to imprisonment for a term of not less than three months but not exceeding five months or to both. (4) In addition to the penalties imposed under this section, the trial court as the case may be, may order that any drugs, poisons, medicines, needles, surgical, medical, dental or diagnostic instruments or appliances used by or belonging to Powers to invest Offence for illegal practicing Cap. 219 es, surgical, medical, dental or diagnostic instruments or appliances used by or belonging to Powers to invest Offence for illegal practicing Cap. 219 ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.469 THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT [CAP. 152 R.E. 2023] or found in possession of a person convicted, be dealt with in accordance with the Tanzania Medicines and Medical Devices Act. 53. A person who- (a) abets, procures or attempts to procure registration, enrolment or enlistment or practicing licence by- (i) making or causing to be made any false statement; or (ii) producing any false or fraudulent documents; or (b) receives any payment for practicing medicine or dentistry without being registered, enrolled or enlisted, commits an offence and on conviction, shall be liable to a fine of not less than five million shillings but not exceeding ten million shillings or to imprisonment for a term of not less than one year but not exceeding two years or to both. 54. shillings but not exceeding ten million shillings or to imprisonment for a term of not less than one year but not exceeding two years or to both. 54. A person summoned by the Council, who- (a) fails without reasonable cause to appear before the Council; or (b) fails to produce any document which he is required to produce, commits an offence and on conviction shall have his practicing licence suspended or cancelled by the Council. 55. A person who falsely uses or willfully allows a person to use any name, title or description implying a qualification to practice as a medical, dental or allied health professional and practitioner, commits an offence, and on conviction, shall be liable to a fine of not less than five million shillings but not exceeding ten million shillings or to imprisonment for a term of not less than one year but not exceeding two years or to both. 56. A person who, employs any other person to practice as medical, dental or allied health professional and practitioner in a capacity of a registered, enrolled or enlisted medical, dental Offence for illegal registration Failure to appear before Council Misrepresentation Penalty for employing persons without valid licence edical, dental Offence for illegal registration Failure to appear before Council Misrepresentation Penalty for employing persons without valid licence ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT [CAP. 152 R.E. 2023] 470 or allied health professional and practitioner without valid practicing licence, commits an offence, and on conviction, shall be liable to a fine of not less than five million shillings but not exceeding ten million shillings or to imprisonment for a period of not less than one year but not exceeding two years or to both. PART VIII GENERAL PROVISIONS 57.–(1) There shall be a Code of Ethics for Professional Conduct for medical, dental and allied health professionals and practitioners which shall be known as the “Code of Ethics”. (2) A medical, dental or allied health professional and practitioner registered, enrolled or enlisted under this Act shall observe the Code of Ethics and a breach of any of the provisions of this Act shall amount to misconduct. 58. enrolled or enlisted under this Act shall observe the Code of Ethics and a breach of any of the provisions of this Act shall amount to misconduct. 58. A person who is registered, enrolled or enlisted under this Act and has been awarded an additional qualification related to health matters from a recognised institution, may apply to the Council for recognition of the additional qualification in a manner to be prescribed in the regulations. 59. Every medical, dental or allied health professional and practitioner shall, immediately and in writing, notify the Registrar of any change of his address. 60.–(1) A registered medical, dental or allied health professional and practitioner who does not practice shall retain his name in the Register, Roll or List as the case may be, through annual renewal. (2) Subject to the provision of subsection (1), the Minister may, by notice published in the Gazette prescribe the retention fee. 61. There shall be reciprocal recognition for persons registered as medical or dental and allied health professionals and practitioner with other countries upon entering into mutual Observance of Code of Ethics Additional qualifications Change of address Retention in Register, Roll or List Reciprocal recognition tering into mutual Observance of Code of Ethics Additional qualifications Change of address Retention in Register, Roll or List Reciprocal recognition ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.471 THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT [CAP. 152 R.E. 2023] recognition agreements between the Council and other professional regulatory bodies. 62.–(1) A person who is aggrieved by a decision of the Registrar regarding registration, enrolment or enlistment may, within thirty days from the date of notification of the decision, apply to the Council for review. (2) The Council may, after hearing the Registrar and the professional and practitioner, issue to the Registrar such directives as it may consider necessary. (3) The Council may make rules for regulating the hearing of applications for review. 63. The Registrar shall, not later than 31st March of every year and at such other times as may be determined by the Council, cause publication of names of registered, enrolled or enlisted persons under this Act in the official Gazette, websites or other media. 64.–(1) The Minister may, after consultation with the Council, make regulations for the better carrying out of the provisions of this Act. ther media. 64.–(1) The Minister may, after consultation with the Council, make regulations for the better carrying out of the provisions of this Act. (2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the regulations may prescribe- (a) qualifications which shall be recognised as entitling the holder to be registered, licensed, enrolled or enlisted under this Act; (b) standards of professional conduct of medical, dental and allied health professional and practitioner; (c) standard guidelines for inspection and accreditation of centres of internship; (d) various forms to be used under this Act; (e) conduct of internship programs; (f) procedures for renewal of practicing licences under this Act; (g) procedure for appeals under this Act; Application for review Publication of registered, enrolled and enlisted professionals Power to make regulations procedure for appeals under this Act; Application for review Publication of registered, enrolled and enlisted professionals Power to make regulations ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT [CAP. 152 R.E. 2023] 472 (h) matters in respect of which fees shall be payable under this Act; (i) conduct of professional development; and (j) anything which in the opinion of the Council is incidental or conducive to the performance and exercise of its functions and powers under this Act. 65.–(1) [Repeals the Medical Practitioners and Dentists Act, Ord. No. 11 of 1959]. (2). Notwithstanding the repeal under subsection (1), anything done or any action taken or purported to have been done or taken under the repealed Act shall, in so far as its not inconsistent with the provisions of this Act, be deemed to have been done or taken under corresponding provisions of this Act. (3). All subsidiary legislations made or issued under the repealed Act which are in force on the commencement of this Act, shall be deemed to have been made or given under the provisions of this Act and shall remain in force until they are revoked by subsidiary legislation made under this Act. ve been made or given under the provisions of this Act and shall remain in force until they are revoked by subsidiary legislation made under this Act. SCHEDULE (Made under section 5(5)) PROVISIONS RELATING TO THE COUNCIL 1. Members shall elect one amongst its members to be the Vice- Chairman of the Council and such member elected shall hold office for a term of three years. 2.–(1) A member shall, unless the appointing authority terminates his appointment, or ceases in any other way to be a member, hold office for a period of three years but shall be eligible for reappointment for another one term. (2) A member appointed by virtue of his office shall cease to be a member upon ceasing to hold the office entitling him to appointment to the Council. 3.–(1) The Council shall ordinarily meet at such times and places as it deems necessary for transaction of its business, but shall meet at least once in every three months. Repeal and savings Appointment of Vice-Chairman Tenure of office Meeting of Council its business, but shall meet at least once in every three months. Repeal and savings Appointment of Vice-Chairman Tenure of office Meeting of Council ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.473 THE MEDICAL, DENTAL AND ALLIED HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ACT [CAP. 152 R.E. 2023] (2) The Chairman or in his absence, the Vice-Chairman, may at any time, call a special meeting of the Council upon request by a majority of the members. (3) The Chairman or in his absence the Vice-Chairman, shall preside at every meeting of the Council and in the absence of both the Chairman and the Vice-Chairman, the members present shall appoint a member from amongst themselves to preside over the meeting. (4) A member of the Council who fails to attend at least two consecutive meetings in a calendar year without giving any reason shall cease to be a member and a vacant position may be filled accordingly. 4. The quorum at any meeting of the Council shall be two third of the members. 5. Matters proposed at a meeting of the Council shall be decided by a majority of the votes of the members present and voting, in the event of an equality of votes, the person presiding over the meeting shall have a casting vote in addition to his deliberative vote. 6. voting, in the event of an equality of votes, the person presiding over the meeting shall have a casting vote in addition to his deliberative vote. 6. The Registrar shall record and keep minutes of all business conducted or transacted at the meeting and the minutes of each meeting of the Council shall be read and confirmed or amended and confirmed at the next meeting of the Council and signed by the person presiding over the meeting and the Secretary. 7. The validity of any act or proceedings of the Council shall not be affected by any absence among its members or by any defect in the appointment of any one of them. 8. The Council may regulate its own proceedings. 9. All orders, directions, notes or other documents issued on behalf of the Council shall be signed by the- (a) Chairman; or (b) Registrar of the Council authorised in writing in that behalf by the Council. 10.–(1) The Council shall have as to be kept under safe custody of the Registrar. (2) The affixing of the seal of the Council on any document shall be authenticated by the signature of the Chairman and Registrar. (3) A document purporting to be an instrument issued by the Council and authenticated in the manner provided for under subparagraph (2) shall be deemed to be a valid instrument. o be an instrument issued by the Council and authenticated in the manner provided for under subparagraph (2) shall be deemed to be a valid instrument. Quorum Decision of Council Minutes of meetings Absence not to invalidate proceedings Council may regulate its own proceedings Orders and documents Seal of Council ©2025 Government of Tanzania. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or distributed without permission of OAG.
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