Kuwait orders expulsion of six private health clinic workers
In a recent development, Kuwaiti authorities, under the directives of the First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior, Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef, conducted a joint inspection campaign at a private medical clinic in Salmiya. The inspection, part of an intensified joint inspection campaign aimed at strengthening regulatory oversight of the labor market and healthcare sector, revealed severe violations [1][4].
The clinic was found to be operating without a valid license, in possession of unlicensed and smuggled medications of unknown origin, and with storage practices that failed to meet approved health standards [2][3]. As a result, the clinic was shut down, and six individuals involved were referred for administrative deportation orders as part of the legal actions taken against the offenders [3].
The joint operations involved collaboration with the Ministry of Health's Medical Licensing and Drug Inspection Departments. This coordinated effort is an extension of efforts to maintain the integrity of the healthcare sector and protect public health [5][6].
The authorities have stressed their commitment to continuing these joint operations to ensure full compliance with laws and regulations. The operations aim to prevent any threats to public order and safeguard public health and safety [1].
The latest updates report that the operations are ongoing, and the legal proceedings and necessary measures are still pending completion [7]. The incident and the campaign were reported by Al-Rai daily [8].
Sources:
- Kuwait Times
- Al-Rai Daily
- KUNA
- Arab Times
- Kuwait News Agency
- Al-Qabas
- Al-Seyassah
- Al-Rai Daily
The shutdown of the medical clinic in Salmiya, under the supervision of Kuwaiti authorities, raises concerns about the general health and wellness of the public due to the presence of unlicensed and suspected medications [1]. The ongoing joint operations between the Ministry of Health and other regulatory bodies aim to address issues in the finance sector, ensuring the proper licensing of medical establishments and the supply of legitimate medications [2].
