Tunisian actress raises controversy in Saudi Arabia … and health ministry responds

Today, the Saudi Ministry of Health released a statement regarding Tunisian actress Samia Trabelsi’s claim to practice an unlicensed health profession, and that she had been authorized to do so by a health facility private in Jeddah over six years ago.

In its statement, the health ministry said it monitored what was released from a video clip showing a resident of Arab nationality claiming to allow one of its private clinics to practice health care without obtaining permission. a license to do so, while she was in the Kingdom.

She also added: “Health in Jeddah has investigated and identified the center in which he was working, as initial information indicates that he was working in this center over 6 years ago, and all details are currently being worked out. investigation, and a statement will be issued later explaining the findings of the investigations. “.

The health ministry said the sanctions would be applied to anyone who is involved in acts violating the system of health professions and private health facilities or allowing any violator of the regulations, and the sanction for the practicing health professions without a license to a fine and imprisonment.

Samia Trabelsi

Investigate with plastic surgeon and clinic owner

For its part, informed sources from Jeddah Health revealed to Al-Arabiya.net that the clinic affected by the accident was shut down last night, and medical records were found to prove the actress’ work in clinic 6 years ago. The plastic surgeon and the owner of the clinic, who hired the actress, while investigations will reveal all the details, and all legal action will be taken against the surgeon over the next two days.

Tunisian artist Samia Trabelsi has sparked widespread controversy in Saudi Arabia after television statements in which she revealed that she has been working for more than 6 years as a plastic consultant to a famous surgical surgeon plastic in Jeddah, without a medical degree.

In an interview with the program “Idea Sami Al-Fihri”, broadcast on the Tunisian channel “Al-Hiwar”, she said to have injected fillers and botox for many people.