In a startling incident, Kuwaiti authorities have arrested an Indian woman for illegally practicing medicine in the densely populated suburb of Jleeb Al-Shuyoukh. Officially registered as a housewife, the woman was found operating an unauthorized clinic equipped with a stethoscope, a blood pressure monitor, infant formula, and a large stock of assorted medicines. At the time of her arrest, she was reportedly treating a child. The arrest was carried out by detectives from the Farwaniya Police Command’s Criminal Security Sector as part of Kuwait’s campaign to curb illegal medical practices and safeguard public health.

The Ministry of Interior (MoI) of Kuwait took to social media platform X to announce the arrest, stating that the action was part of its broader efforts to eliminate unlicensed activities that threaten the health and safety of the public. During interrogation, the woman confessed that she had no formal medical training or license to practice. She admitted to preparing “folk remedies” in capsule form and distributing them among patients, sourcing the materials both from local pharmacies and international suppliers. The clinic primarily catered to undocumented expatriates, particularly those unable to access Kuwait’s public healthcare system due to expired or missing residency documents.

According to local reports, the woman charged only nominal fees for her services, which made her a popular yet dangerous alternative among vulnerable sections of the expat community. Authorities believe her unregulated treatments posed serious health risks to the public, especially since she administered medicine without professional oversight. A video shared by The Siasat Daily shows her setup, revealing the scale of the illicit operation. She has been handed over to the relevant authorities for further legal action, and an investigation is underway to determine how long the clinic was in operation and whether others were involved.