The Ministry of Health and Population confirmed the continuation of its intensive inspection campaigns across all governorates of Egypt, following the directives of Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development Affairs and Minister of Health and Population, to tighten control over private medical facilities, clinics, and beauty centers.

These efforts come as part of the state’s commitment to ensure the provision of licensed and safe medical services and to protect the health and safety of citizens.

Dr. Hossam Abdel Ghaffar, the official spokesperson for the Ministry of Health and Population, explained that the Free Treatment Department at the Directorate of Health Affairs in Beheira Governorate conducted a series of inspection campaigns on medical facilities in the governorate, resulting in the detection of serious violations threatening citizens’ safety, with legal actions taken against the offenders.

In Housh Issa center, a laboratory called “Mega Lab” was found operating without a license, violating the provisions of the Medical Facilities Regulation Law No. 153 of 2004. This was in response to a complaint documented by a video showing an employee collecting blood samples in a manner that violates approved health standards.

Inspection revealed that the lab was collecting and selling blood, in clear violation of the law regulating blood operations and plasma collection, which restricts these activities to licensed blood banks under specialized medical supervision.

It was also found that the lab manager was impersonating a “chemical doctor.” The lab was immediately closed and sealed, a report was filed, and the video was referred to the Public Prosecution to complete legal procedures.

In Delengat center, the campaign seized the “Masa Clinic” for beauty and laser treatments, which was unlicensed and had been reopened despite a previous closure order without obtaining the required permits.

Inspection revealed that the center was managed by a woman holding an industrial diploma, impersonating a “dermatologist.”

997 containers of unknown substances were seized, along with laser devices, syringes, and blood collection tubes, all in conditions posing a direct risk to the health of visitors.

There was also a lack of infection control policies and no approved system for handling hazardous medical waste. Legal actions were taken and the center was sealed.

In Edku-Rashid city, the campaign monitored the “Tanafas” center, which operates without a license and is managed by a woman with a bachelor’s degree in home economics, impersonating a “nutrition doctor.” Weight loss products, creams of unknown origin, and unlicensed medical devices were seized.

The committee documented violations related to poor medical waste management and non-compliance with infection control requirements. The center was closed, sealed, and official reports were filed.

Dr. Hesham Zaki, Head of the Central Administration for Non-Governmental Treatment Institutions and Licensing, emphasized the continuation of inspection campaigns in all governorates.

He stressed the importance of verifying that medical facilities and their staff hold official licenses before receiving any medical or cosmetic services to preserve citizens’ health and safety.