Ministry of Health suspends health practitioner's license for irregular promotion
The Saudi Ministry of Health has announced that it has taken strict legal measures against a health practitioner after monitoring video content posted by them on social media platforms. The content included the promotion of a medical product known as "exosomes" in a manner that violates the health regulations in force in the Kingdom.
The Ministry stated that it has immediately suspended the practitioner's professional license. This step comes as part of the Ministry's commitment to protecting members of society from unreliable medical practices that could affect their safety and public health.
The Ministry of Health always emphasizes the necessity for all health practitioners to adhere to professional and ethical standards when providing any medical consultations or advice, especially online. The Ministry also confirms that any promotion of unapproved products or treatments is a violation that warrants legal accountability.
In concluding its statement, the Ministry called on citizens and residents to obtain medical information only from official and reliable sources. It also urged everyone to report any suspicious health practices through official channels to ensure the quality of health services provided in the Kingdom is upheld.