The move follows an investigation that confirmed the leak and distribution of exam papers to candidates pursuing diploma courses prior to the exam date which was held on September 7, 2023.
According to a statement released yesterday by Englibert Kayombo, acting head of government communications in the ministry, authorities became aware of the leak following a comprehensive investigation which confirmed that the exam papers had been widely circulated among diploma-level candidates.
He said the candidates will get another chance to sit for the exams without any charge and the same will be held on February 16 in Dodoma city.
Kayombo wanted the candidates to get prepared for the second exam, adding that further information will be issued pertaining to the repeat exams.
Measures have been taken to ensure that TNMC verifies qualifications of professionals in order to deliver high-quality medical services prioritising the safety of patients who seek nursing and midwifery services, he said.
He said the exams have been invalidated in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Act of 2010, Training Regulations of 2010, Article 22(3).
Among its key responsibilities is to register, list and provide nursing and midwifery practicing licenses as well as prescribe standards of proficiency as outlined in Section 15(a) (b) of the Nursing and Midwifery Act of 2010.
“On September 7, last year, the council ran the exams for the registration and licensing exams for nurses and midwives at all levels, involving a total of 1,434 candidates whereby certificate candidates were 44, diploma were 1,330 and degrees were 60. Results for other candidates have already been released,” he said.
The leak affected candidates across three centres which are Dar es Salaam, Mwanza and Dodoma, raising concerns about the integrity of the entire process and the potential impact on patient safety.
Kayombo said that both disciplinary and legal measures will be taken to the suspect once other due procedures are done.
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