Ministry of Health suspends health practitioner's license due to irregular 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 a medical product known as "exosomes" in a manner that violates the health regulations in force in the Kingdom.
The Ministry explained in its statement that it has immediately suspended the health practitioner's professional license. This step comes as part of the Ministry's commitment to protecting members of the community from unreliable medical practices that could affect their safety and public health.
The Ministry of Health emphasized the necessity for all health practitioners to adhere to professional standards and approved regulations when providing any advice or promoting any medical treatments. The Ministry also confirmed that it is closely monitoring medical content published online to ensure that the public is not misled or provided with inaccurate medical information.
In concluding its statement, the Ministry called on citizens and residents to obtain medical information and consultations only from official and reliable sources. It also urged everyone to report any suspicious health practices through official channels, in order to ensure a safe health environment for everyone in the Kingdom.