The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) has reported two health practitioners, a physiotherapist and a cupping therapist, working at a private health facility without licensing from the MoPH's licensing department.
The violating practitioners were referred to the Public Prosecution in collaboration with the Ministry of Interior, the MoPH said in a statement, adding that the necessary legal investigation was under way.
In addition, the relevant health facility was reported to the Permanent Licensing Committee of the MoPH where appropriate action will be taken in accordance with Law No 8 of 1991 pertinent to the regulation of allied health professions.
"The Ministry of Public Health, represented by the Department of Health Professions, assures the safety of patients and the provision of quality healthcare by monitoring the performance of health practitioners in Qatar and their compliance with the laws governing medical practice across the health sector in Qatar and the policies and directives approved by the competent entities within the Ministry of Public Health," the statement noted.
In addition, the relevant health facility was reported to the Permanent Licensing Committee of the MoPH where appropriate action will be taken in accordance with Law No 8 of 1991 pertinent to the regulation of allied health professions.
"The Ministry of Public Health, represented by the Department of Health Professions, assures the safety of patients and the provision of quality healthcare by monitoring the performance of health practitioners in Qatar and their compliance with the laws governing medical practice across the health sector in Qatar and the policies and directives approved by the competent entities within the Ministry of Public Health," the statement noted.