Wednesday, February 10, 2021
Imprisonment and Fine for illegal Health Practitioners - Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health in Saudi Arabia revealed that it had monitored a video clip, which shows an Arab expat woman claiming that a private clinic allowed her to work as a health practitioner without getting a license to do so, while she was in the Kingdom.
The ministry reminds the penalty for practicing health professions without a license results to imprisonment and fine. Most viewed : Fine up to 2000 riyals for not carrying driving license while driving
- As per the ministry sources, the Jeddah Health Department investigated the case and the initial findings showed that she had been working at the center more than 6 years ago. "All the details are being investigated and a statement will be issued on it, detailing the findings of the investigations,” added the health department.
- The ministry highlighted the penalties that will be slapped on anyone who is proven to be involved in any acts in violation of the laws getting to practice in health professions and at private health institutions, or giving jobs to the violators of the regulations.
- The ministry called on everyone to report any violations by contacting the toll free number 937. Read : Human Resources calls for activating remote work and a policy of flexible working hours
