Probe launched after botched surgery at Dubai clinic

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The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has suspended a healthcare centre from performing surgeries while its under investigation for malpractice.

According to a statement, a 24-year-old Emirati fell into a coma at the First Med Day Surgery Centre in Dubai after undergoing an operation.

Both the ENT and anaesthesia specialist, who performed the surgery, have also been stopped from practising while the probe is underway.

The DHA added that those who put their patients' lives at risk will face legal action.

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