The Ministry of Health isn’t messing around when it comes to fake sick leaves!

They’ve issued a strong warning against fraudulent medical reports, reminding everyone that faking an illness could land you in jail for up to a year and hit you with a hefty SAR 100,000 fine

التلاعب بالإجازات المرضية جريمة تستوجب العقوبة.#وطن_ينبض_بالصحة pic.twitter.com/cvpS2WYyFy

— وزارة الصحة السعودية (@SaudiMOH) March 9, 2025

Authorities are cracking down on social media accounts that offer shady sick leave services, making it clear that these illegal shortcuts come with serious consequences. If you’re a healthcare professional, the ministry is also reminding you of your ethical and legal duty, that sick leave should only be granted to those who genuinely need it, based on proper medical evaluation.

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So, how do you get sick leave the right way?

Follow these steps to view your Sick leave from the #Medical_Reports service in #SehhatyApp 🙏🏼📝 pic.twitter.com/DOQWxH5Dgw

— Sehhaty | صحتي (@SehhatyApp) March 29, 2022

The only legal method in Saudi Arabia is through the “Sehhaty” application, which ensures medical reports are legit and properly linked between patients, workplaces, and healthcare providers. To keep things even tighter, the ministry has introduced a digital monitoring system that cross-checks medical reports with patients’ health records, so there’s no room for fraud.

The message is clear: don’t risk it! Whether you’re an employee looking for an easy way out or someone tempted by sketchy online offers, it’s just not worth it.

Stay on the right side of the law and keep things honest!