Fake Doctor Impersonates Twin, Works in Egyptian Health Unit for Two Years

email: online@newsofbahrain.com

Cairo: Egyptian authorities have uncovered a shocking case in which a young man impersonated his twin brother, a licensed doctor, and worked at a government health unit in Beheira Governorate for nearly two years, exploiting their striking resemblance before the deception was exposed by a vigilant nurse.

According to local media reports, the accused, Ahmed M, 29, holds a Bachelor of Science degree and assumed the identity of his twin brother, M. M., a qualified doctor officially assigned to a health unit in the Shubra Khit Centre. Despite lacking medical credentials, he reportedly carried out daily duties at the facility without detection for an extended period.

Investigations revealed that the impersonation began after the real doctor received a lucrative private-sector job offer and sought unpaid leave from his government post. When the request was rejected by the Beheira Health Directorate, the brothers allegedly agreed to secretly swap roles, allowing the doctor to pursue private work while his unqualified twin maintained the government position.

Authorities said the twins’ near-identical appearance enabled the scheme to continue, with staff and patients unable to distinguish between them. During his time at the unit, the impostor reportedly treated patients and conducted routine examinations, while deliberately avoiding complex or critical cases to prevent exposure.

Suspicion was eventually raised by a nurse who noticed behaviour inconsistent with that of a trained physician. She reported her concerns to authorities, triggering an investigation that uncovered the impersonation.

Following the discovery, both brothers were suspended from duty and referred to the Public Prosecution, which has launched an investigation into charges including forgery of official documents, impersonation, and practicing medicine without a licence.

The case has sparked widespread public and professional concern, raising serious questions about oversight mechanisms in healthcare facilities and the risks posed by unqualified individuals occupying roles that directly affect patients’ lives.