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Temporary licensing for private healthcare facilities and short-term medical practice authorisations from provincial health departments and the HPCSA.

  • Temporary Healthcare Facility Licence in South Africa

    Pop-up clinics, event medical stations, mobile screening units and temporary health facilities need approval from the Department of Health under the National Health Act 61 of 2003, and the health professionals working there must be registered with their councils (HPCSA, SANC and others).

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  • Temporary Medical Practice Permit

    Health professionals who are not permanently registered in South Africa need registration or a temporary practice authorisation from the Health Professions Council of South Africa (HPCSA), or the relevant council for their profession, before treating patients here.

    View requirements
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