Mehdi Benkebil

Mehdi Benkebil is the director of surveillance at the French National Agency for the Safety of Medicines and Health Products (ANSM). He has recently been in the news for his statements regarding the alarming rise in severe cases of botulism linked to illegal Botox injections. Benkebil highlighted the serious health risks associated with these unregulated aesthetic procedures, which have resulted in hospitalizations and urgent medical interventions for several women in France. His warnings about the dangers of such practices underscore the agency's commitment to ensuring public health and safety in the face of increasing illicit cosmetic procedures.