Health Politics Local 2026-03-11T01:37:07+00:00

Abu Dhabi Health Department Closes Medical Facility

The Abu Dhabi Health Department announced the closure of a medical facility and referral of its staff to the Public Prosecution for violating laws. The facility issued sick leave for money without patient presence.


Abu Dhabi Health Department Closes Medical Facility

Abu Dhabi: The Department of Health - Abu Dhabi announced the closure of a health facility and the referral of its workers to the Public Prosecution for violating the laws and regulations governing the health sector. Investigations revealed that the facility issued sick leave certificates for a monetary fee without the patients' actual presence, in clear violation, in addition to a number of other violations detected by the department's inspection and supervision teams. It was confirmed that the closure decision and license suspension will continue until the legal and disciplinary procedures are concluded. The department also stressed that it will continue to intensify its inspection and supervision efforts and will not tolerate any practices or manipulations that violate the laws and regulations regulating the health sector, to preserve the safety of the community and the integrity of the system.