In a move aimed at tightening compliance with tax regulations, authorities have announced that nurses must now obtain a Tax Clearance Certificate before being issued a practicing certificate.
The new requirement, which was anticipated for some time, is officially coming into effect.
It marks a significant shift in the regulation of healthcare professionals, aligning them with broader tax compliance standards.
While the development was expected, its implementation is expected to generate debate within the healthcare sector.
Observers will be closely monitoring how this policy affects the operations of nurses, many of whom are already grappling with challenging working conditions.
How the process unfolds in practice remains to be seen, but it has already raised questions about potential administrative hurdles and whether it will disrupt healthcare service delivery.
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