The Ministry of Health follows with great interest the case of the deceased Muneera al Maqbali and confirms that it is continuing to take legal measures to find out the facts.
Meanwhile, the doctor has been suspended from the practice as a precaution until the investigation into what happened by the concerned authorities ends.
The Ministry continues to take the necessary investigation to identify the circumstances noting that the doctor has been precautionary suspended from practicing any medical tasks until the investigation is completed by the concerned authorities.
MOH stresses its extreme committment to the safety of the medical practice in both the government and private sectors and will not tolerate any compromise on professional standards.
Gulf Specialised Hospital earlier issued a clarification that it followed what was circulated on social media about the death of Muneera who was undergoing liposuction at the hospital.
The hospital said that the surgeon who performed the operation is not affiliated with them, but rather rents the hospital's operating rooms, and he works for another private institution.
Gulf Specialist Hospital confirmed that the matter has been referred to the competent authorities to take the necessary measures.
The clarification from Gulf Specialist Hospital after the deceased’s husband raised the issue.
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