Peruvian authorities have announced an investigation into the leaked medical record of singer Shakira.
Media Talk Africa reports that Shakira’s medical records were leaked on social media after her treatment at a Lima clinic.
The 48-year-old was admitted to the emergency room for an abdominal condition on Saturday, forcing her to cancel a blockbuster Sunday show.
Shortly after her brief hospitalization, the singer’s medical record surfaced on the internet.
Reacting to the incident, Peru’s national health service watchdog’s spokeswoman, Ruby Cubas threatened sanctions and hefty fines against the hospital.
She said “On Monday we were at the clinic, and we met the officials, they have given their explanation, which is confidential.”
Peru’s investigation will last 25 days.
According to AFP, the hospital where Shakira was treated, Delgado clinic, also said it’s investigating what it tagged a “serious ethical breach of our code of conduct and regulations governing personal data processing.”
