Healthcare cybersecurity incidents pose no threat to patient care: MOH

The Ministry of Health (MOH) reassured the public on Wednesday that a series of cybersecurity incidents affecting six healthcare providers have not impacted patient safety or service delivery. A spokesman for the ministry said investigations into the breaches have found no evidence of disruption to clinical operations or patient care standards. The affected healthcare entities have maintained normal operations throughout the incidents, MOH added. The ministry did not provide specific details about the nature of the cyberattacks or the identities of the affected providers, citing ongoing investigations. MOH said it is working closely with the healthcare institutions to strengthen their cybersecurity measures and prevent future incidents. The statement comes as healthcare systems across the region face increasing threats from sophisticated cyber threats targeting sensitive patient data and critical medical infrastructure.