Kuwait initiates the expulsion of six workers from private healthcare facilities
The latest joint inspections conducted by the Public Authority of Manpower, the Residence Affairs Investigations Department, and the Ministry of Health have uncovered significant violations in private medical clinics across Kuwait.
The most recent raid, which took place at a clinic in Salmiya, revealed serious breaches in regulations. The clinic was found to be in possession of unlicensed, smuggled medications of unknown origin, a discovery that poses potential health risks to patients.
The improper storage practices at the clinic also failed to meet approved health standards. The authorities took immediate action, issuing administrative deportation orders against the violators and referring six clinic staff members to the competent authorities for legal proceedings.
This crackdown is part of a wider government effort to enforce regulations on medical establishments and pharmaceutical practices. The objective is to prevent any threats to public order and ensure the legitimacy of medical clinics and the safety of medications.
The operations are ongoing, with the authorities committed to continuing these joint operations to ensure full compliance with laws and regulations. This campaign is in collaboration with the Ministry of Health's Medical Licensing and Drug Inspection Departments, and is under the directives of First Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Interior Sheikh Fahad Al-Yousef.
These developments are part of broader efforts to strengthen regulatory oversight of the labor market and healthcare sector in Kuwait. The focus remains on safeguarding public health and safety, aligning with earlier campaigns led by the Ministries of Commerce and Health, which targeted pharmacies violating pharmacy laws.
The latest updates on these inspections include:
- Discovery of unlicensed and unknown-source medications during clinic inspections.
- Identification of improper medication storage practices posing safety concerns.
- Immediate closure and legal actions against violating clinics and pharmacies.
- Deportation orders issued for some employees involved in violations.
- Joint campaigns by multiple ministries, continuing since 2023 with heightened enforcement.
These developments highlight Kuwait's ongoing commitment to improving health sector compliance and protecting public safety through rigorous joint inspections and legal measures.
The crackdown on medical establishments in Kuwait has expanded beyond clinics, now also targeting pharmacies with violations against pharmacy laws. Stricter regulations are being enforced to ensure the legitimacy of medications and the safety of consumers.
The broader efforts in Kuwait also include a focus on financial regulations, as the government aims to prevent financial misappropriation in the health-and-wellness sector, particularly within medical-conditions care. This initiative is part of a broader agenda for improved regulatory oversight across general-news sectors, such as the labor market and commerce, to protect public interests.
