Tattoo outlets in the country are now becoming a popular business and there are now revelations that the Health Ministry will be implementing a policy for the outlets to have health licenses.

Health Ministry spokesperson Peni Namotu said with the type of services these businesses provide, they are trying to set up a health license system under which the tattoo shops should register for them to operate.

Namotu said this is based on the fact that the Ministry has policies regarding the issue because of the high risk of infections like HIV.

He said applications for these types of businesses do not come to the Ministry of Health but they are trying to request relevant inclusion to prevent transmission of blood borne infections and complications like scars.

Namotu added that with a tattoo license in place and continuous monitoring of these tattoo shops, this will ensure the safety standards are adhered to and it is safe for the public to use them.


Story by: Filipe Naikaso