An expat pretending to be a doctor and the security authorities in Riyadh

The security authorities, in cooperation with the Ministry of Health, arrested an expat practicing alternative medicine and pretending to be a doctor in the city of Riyadh.

The Ministry of Health – via the official Twitter account website – that the expatriate became a doctor and made himself known in social networks, adding that the quantities of drugs and medical supplies seized by the # 39; expatriate.

The Ministry of Health added that the case had been referred to the public prosecutor's office, asking citizens to report such practices by telephone (937).

The security authorities – in coordination with the Ministry of Health – seized a doctor in Riyadh at the end of January demanding the treatment of stroke and quadriplegia, which were later referred to the prosecutor's office.

In addition, the Ministry of Health vaccinated children with an extra dose of measles vaccine, saying it targets children aged six months to five as part of the "Stop Measles" campaign.

"The extra dose plays a role in strengthening the prevention of measles and mumps," the ministry said in a statement posted on its Twitter account. "The measles vaccine is available in all primary health care centers.

The Ministry of Health announced Thursday 37 cases of respiratory syndrome in the Middle East, caused by the Corona virus, including 33 wounded in the cities of Riyadh and Wadi al Dawaser within a week.

A health report indicates that cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) were monitored from January 25 to Thursday, February 7.

According to statistics published by the Ministry on its website, 37 cases of this disease were reported during this period, of which 16 in Riyadh vary between primary and secondary, some due to contact with camels, confirming that all such cases are under observation.

In the city of Wadi al-Dawasir, there are 17 classified cases either acquired in the community, in a health facility, or at home. There have been cases of contact with camels and others not, confirming all cases observed at the hospital.