Ministry of Health closes unlicensed treatment centers and seizes medical supplies of unknown origin
The Egyptian Ministry of Health and Population announced an extensive inspection campaign targeting a number of unlicensed medical facilities in Cairo. The campaign resulted in the closure of three centers specializing in acupuncture therapy for violating health standards and regulations governing medical practice in the country.
During the inspection process, regulatory teams were able to seize large quantities of medical supplies of unknown origin inside these centers. The Ministry confirmed that these tools had not undergone the necessary examination or oversight, posing a significant risk to the safety and health of citizens who frequent these places for treatment.
In its statement, the Ministry explained that the violating centers were operating without obtaining the required legal licenses and failed to adhere to the sterilization and hygiene standards followed in accredited medical facilities. Necessary legal measures have been taken against the owners of these centers, and they have been referred to the competent authorities for investigation.
This step comes as part of the state's commitment to protecting citizens from unsafe medical practices and products of unknown origin that could harm their health. The Ministry of Health emphasizes the importance of verifying the licenses of any medical center before receiving treatment there, urging citizens to report any suspicious facility via the Ministry's hotline.
Health authorities in Egypt continue to intensify their regulatory campaigns across various governorates to ensure that all medical facilities comply with the law. These efforts aim to enhance the quality of health services provided to citizens and safeguard them from any health risks that may result from illegal medical activity.