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The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention has imposed the closure of medical and pharmaceutical facilities that have actually been found to violate health care laws and regulations. The move follows the Ministry's continuing across the country extensive examination drives to evaluate health care centers and pharmaceutical companies are fully committed and completely dedicated to the requirements stipulated by the Ministry to make sure the health and safety of UAE residents and nationals. Considering that the start of 2016, the Ministry has ordered the closure of seven facilities-- 4 medical centers and 3 pharmaceutical facilities-- for a period ranging from 30 to 60 days.

Decisions contribute towards protecting and maintaining good health of UAE society
His Excellency Dr. Amin Hussein Al Amiri, Assistant Undersecretary for Public Policy and Licensing Sector for the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention and Vice Chairman of the Medical Licensing Committee, shared that the Ministry has actually heightened its inspection project to make sure that medical services and pharmaceutical products offered are in line with the very best regional and global practices. The aim of the assessment drive is to monitor all health care and pharmaceutical facilities for compliance with the UAE's national requirements and adherence to strict systems and regulations.

The Assistant Undersecretary stated that instant action has been taken versus establishments with major violations in accordance with the federal laws. However, some of them have been offered an opportunity to enhance their facilities making them certified with dominating laws along with safe for the well-being of the community.

H.E. Dr. Al Amiri added that of the main reasons for the Ministry's decision to conduct assessments was the distinction in the records of recommended medicines, consisting of monitored private medicine and the pharmaceutical real inventory. Disparity in some of the drug stores' inventory plainly suggests that it is selling some of the products without prescription, causing the possibility of misuse of the regulated and semi-controlled drugs that may result in addiction in young people.

Encourage investment in the health care and pharmaceutical sector

The Assistant Undersecretary repeated that the Ministry is keen to encourage investment in the private health care sector to promote good health of the community. It considers the economic sector as its strategic partner in deploying systems and carrying out laws and requirements that matches the UAE's vision to set the greatest worldwide standards in healthcare services. He went on to state that regular evaluations will guarantee ongoing dedication and compliance of the regional healthcare facilities.

Trainee pharmacist runs drug store in absence of pharmacist-in-charge

H.E. Dr. Al Amiri said that the Ministry has gotten a complaint from a client about a pharmacy which was managed by an intern pharmacist in the absence of pharmacist-in-charge. Appropriately, the Committee decided to close the pharmacy for a period of 30 days, forbiding the pharmacist-in-charge from working throughout the same period.

Closure of two pharmacies manipulating with controlled and semi controlled medication

The Ministry has also chosen to close 2 drug stores for a period of 60 days each while restricting the pharmacist-in-charge to work during the same duration. The action was taken following the discovery of controls and disparities in the number of medicines, indicating that they were sold through unofficial means.

Closure of medical center due to risk to health of patients from sterilization system

Throughout a sudden assessment of a medical center, inspectors observed that the dental clinic was very dirty with rusted and dirty dental tools and an old dental chair. In addition, there were expired dental medicines in big amounts and lack of any type of protection in the treatment space. The Commission has actually chosen to close the center momentarily, allowing it enhance upon the kept in noted irregularities.

Closure of center with cancellation of license

Following constant audit of systems and onsite check outs, the Ministry has discovered a clinic to be operational without renewed license. Appropriately, the Committee has actually decided to close it completely in the absence of a certified physician in the facility.

Closure of gynecological and childbirth clinic

The checking team also discovered some sterilized medical products in an open sterilization bags as well as some tools that were not packed in decontaminated bags however were left in a storage room with food products. The Commission chose to close the clinic momentarily, allowing it to upgrade its facilities to obtain the last license from the Ministry and hire certified medical and technical staff before reopening it.

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