On 17 February 2026, the National Defence and Security Council enacted the Amendment to the Private Health Care Services Law (Law No. 7/2026) (“Amendment”) pursuant to Section 427 of the Constitution. The Amendment introduces two new categories of regulated private health care businesses, revises key terminology and licensing procedures, and strengthens compliance obligations and penalties.
New Categories of Regulated Private Health Care Service Businesses
The Amendment creates two new regulated business categories, each subject to detailed requirements, as set out below.
- Private Health Training School Business
Operators must maintain an appropriate administrative and management system, affiliate with hospitals for clinical training, ensure adequate facilities for non-clinical programmes, comply with prescribed building and safety standards, appoint qualified instructors, follow approved curricula, and implement student admission and assessment policies.
- Private Outpatient Surgical Services Business
Operators must use a separate, compliant building with a sterile operating theatre and necessary surgical equipment, and be capable of providing emergency life-saving treatment. They must also maintain safe blood transfusion and referral systems, adequate infection control and waste disposal measures, 24-hour electricity, clean water and sewage systems, effective communication and disaster response arrangements, and comply with any additional requirements prescribed by the Central Body.
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