Minister of Health Revokes License of Private Clinic for Subleasing and Unauthorized Third-Party Investment
Kuwait officials: Health Minister Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadi issued a decision to revoke the license of one clinic in the private health sector, after it was established that the facility’s license had been subleased and exploited by third parties, in a clear violation of the laws and ministerial decisions governing the operations of health facilities.
The decision came following the findings of inspections and audits conducted by the Health Licensing Department, as well as a letter submitted to the minister confirming that contracting parties had exploited the medical license and managed the facility, alongside the detection of several related violations.
A review of the investment contract submitted by the license holder revealed clauses defining the nature of the relationship and the obligations of the parties, which confirmed that the health facility was being operated by third parties, in contravention of Article (15) of Ministerial Decision No. (36) of 2024, which prohibits the subleasing or third-party exploitation of the facility in any form.
The decision to revoke the license was based on Paragraph 4 of Article (63) of Law No. (70) of 2020 concerning the practice of medicine and its auxiliary professions, patients’ rights, and health facilities, which mandates the revocation of a health facility’s license if it is proven that the owner or manager has subleased or allowed third parties to exploit the license in any manner.
The Ministry of Health emphasized that enforcing the law and safeguarding the integrity of health practice represent a firm commitment with no room for leniency, particularly since health facilities are directly linked to human health and safety, necessitating their compliance with established legal and professional regulations and ensuring that operations are conducted exclusively by license holders and legally authorized personnel.
The Ministry stressed that its specialized teams will continue follow-up, monitoring, and inspection activities at private sector health facilities, and will take legal action against anyone found to have violated or circumvented the governing regulations, in order to protect patients’ rights, enhance the quality and safety of health services, and reinforce professional and legal discipline in the health sector.
