# Egyptian health authorities crackdown on unlicensed clinics > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/egyptian-health-authorities-crackdown-on-unlicensed-clinics > Updated: 2026-08-17T14:44:24.000Z. Sources: 3. Developments: 2. The Egyptian Ministry of Health has conducted a series of inspections and closures targeting unlicensed medical facilities across different governorates. In Monufia, the Health Directorate closed a private clinic after discovering it was managed by a woman impersonating a dermatologist and practicing medicine without legal qualifications. This operation, conducted under the direction of Health Minister Khaled Abdel-Gafar, was part of a campaign to eliminate illegal medical practices. Similarly, in the Dakahlia Governorate, authorities ordered the closure of the ‘Qawam’ therapeutic nutrition clinic in Damira village. During the inspection, officials apprehended a pharmacist who was reportedly practicing medicine without a license, performing examinations, and dispensing medication. The Ministry has emphasized its commitment to intensifying oversight of private medical facilities to ensure public safety. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-17: Egypt's Ministry of Health closes unlicensed clinic in Dakahlia Egypt's Ministry of Health closed an unlicensed therapeutic nutrition clinic in Dakahlia after finding a pharmacist impersonating a doctor and discovering unauthorized medical practices. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypts-ministry-of-health-closes-unlicensed-clinic-in-dakahlia ### 2026-07-22: Egypt's Monufia Health Directorate shuts down unlicensed clinic run by fake dermatologist Monufia health officials closed an unlicensed clinic run by a fake dermatologist, launching legal action after a raid ordered by Egypt's health minister. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/egypts-monufia-health-directorate-shuts-down-unlicensed-clinic-run-by-fake-dermatologist --- Cite as: Egyptian health authorities crackdown on unlicensed clinics. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/egyptian-health-authorities-crackdown-on-unlicensed-clinics