The health ministry has closed a private hospital in Egypt’s coastal city of Alexandria for committing violations, including the refusal to provide medical treatment to two teenagers who were badly injured in a road accident.
Earlier this month, photos showed a teenager laying on a mattress placed on the sidewalk of the private hospital Talaat Mustafa while covering his naked body with a blanket. The photos, which went viral on social media, were taken after the hospital refused to let him and his nephew check in because they were unable to pay fees for medical treatment.
Both teenagers were suffering from serious injuries to the skull and bone fractures which resulted from a road accident while they were riding a motorcycle.
Although the closure decision was announced on Saturday, the ministry said that it was following up on their case and that both teenagers were referred to Ras El Tin public hospital last week where they are currently receiving treatment.
Meanwhile, the deputy head of Alexandria's health directorate said in press statements on Saturday that the hospital was also closed for committing other violations including operating a dentistry clinic and test lab without a license.
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