Egypt's Health Ministry shuts 21 unlicensed addiction treatment centers in Alexandria

Egypt's Ministry of Health and Population closed 21 unlicensed addiction and psychiatric treatment centers in Alexandria's Amreya district for violating health and legal requirements.

• The centers were closed after inspections found missing technical directors, unlicensed operation, and infection-control deficiencies.
• Hisham Zaki confirmed legal measures are being taken against the violating centers and inspections will continue across all governorates.
• Ahmed Elnahas said the centers breached laws 51 of 1981, 153 of 2004, and 71 of 2009, plus infection-control and environmental requirements.
• Elnahas urged citizens to verify any treatment facility's licenses before seeking care.