Official Statement:
The Minister of Health, Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadi, has issued a decision to:

• Refer 23 healthcare facilities (including hospitals, medical centers, clinics, and laboratories) to the Medical Responsibility Authority for disciplinary action

• Permanently close 5 facilities for violating:
  ✓ Ministerial Decision No. 87 of 2023 on healthcare advertising regulations
  ✓ Law No. 70 of 2020 governing medical practice and patient rights
  ✓ Ethical medical standards, including unapproved treatments and commercialized practices

Key Violations Identified:

• Misleading medical advertisements contradicting the nobility of the profession

• Unethical promotions of scientifically unapproved procedures

• Medical malpractice endangering patient safety

Ministry's Statement (Monday Press Release):
"Inspection teams documented violations including:

• Advertisements violating ministerial regulations

• Practices breaching medical licensing laws

• Ethical breaches compromising patient welfare"

Enforcement Measures:
✔ Ongoing field monitoring of private healthcare facilities
✔ Strict application of professional standards and health legislation
✔ Zero-tolerance policy for patient safety violations

Ministerial Emphasis:
_"Patient safety and service quality remain non-negotiable priorities. We will rigorously enforce laws to ensure:

• Public health protection

• High-quality healthcare environments

• Full compliance with medical ethics"_