(Health): Continuation of legal measures against violators in health facilities

Kuwait City, 22 September (KUNA) -- The Ministry of Health announced that specialized technical committees have confirmed several professional violations committed by a consultant physician of internal medicine, in his capacity as license holder and medical director of private health facilities. Three separate penalties were issued against him: a fine of 4,000 Kuwaiti dinars, another fine of 3,000 Kuwaiti dinars, and a suspension from work for three months.

The ministry stated in a press release that, based on the committee’s report, a medical error and a professional violation were also confirmed against a consultant physician of ophthalmology and eye surgery working at one of the private medical centers. Consequently, his license to practice was temporarily suspended for one year.

The ministry emphasized that it continues to strengthen oversight of both public and private health facilities and will take legal action against anyone found to have committed violations, without leniency, in all matters concerning patient safety, quality of healthcare, and adherence to professional regulations.

It noted that Minister of Health Dr. Ahmed Al-Awadi has directed the continuation of necessary legal measures regarding errors and professional violations identified through inspection and monitoring activities and technical committee reports in private hospitals, clinics, and health centers, reaffirming the application of the law and the protection of patients’ rights and safety.

The ministry stressed that all measures are taken based on inspection and investigation findings, the conclusions of specialized technical committees, and in accordance with approved legal and procedural frameworks, ensuring the protection of patients’ rights, accountability of violators, and the enhancement of professional discipline within the health sector. (End) M.N.M./A.N.D.