Egypt closes 16 unlicensed addiction treatment centers in Cairo

Egypt's Ministry of Health and Population announced the closure of 16 unlicensed addiction and psychiatric treatment centers in Cairo's Mokattam district.

• A joint inspection by the private treatment administration and the National Council for Mental Health led to the centers' seizure and closure.
• Hisham Zaki said legal measures were taken against the centers and inspections will continue across all governorates.
• Ahmed El-Nahas said the centers violated licensing and mental health laws and urged citizens to report complaints via a hotline.