Ministry of Health suspends health practitioner's license due to unauthorized promotion
The Saudi Ministry of Health has announced that it has taken strict legal measures against a health practitioner who appeared in videos circulating on social media platforms. These clips included the promotion of the use of a medical product known as "exosomes" in an unapproved manner.
The Ministry confirmed in its official statement that it has decided to temporarily suspend the professional practice license of this health practitioner. This step comes as part of the Ministry's commitment to protecting members of society from unreliable medical practices that could affect their safety.
The Ministry explained that promoting unlicensed medical products or treatments is a clear violation of health regulations and bylaws in the Kingdom. It also emphasized the necessity for all health practitioners to adhere to professional and ethical standards when providing medical information to the public through digital media.
The Ministry of Health called on all citizens and residents to exercise caution and not be swayed by misleading medical advertisements circulated online. It also urged everyone to obtain medical information from official and reliable sources, and to ensure that any medical product has obtained the necessary licenses from the Saudi Food and Drug Authority before use.