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Times of Oman
20-02-2025
- Health
- Times of Oman
Health Ministry commences pilot testing of 2nd phase non communicable diseases survey
Muscat: The Ministry of Health began today a pilot field survey for the second phase of the National Non-Communicable Disease Survey, by visiting several targeted households. Dr. Ahmed Salim Al Mandhari, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health for Planning and Health Regulation took part in the pilot field test along with Dr. Jean Jabbour, WHO Representative in Oman, and a large number of survey teams. Earlier this week, the Ministry of Health, in cooperation with the World Health Organization, conducted an intensive training program for the field workers of the national health survey (Phase 2). The five-day training involved (165) field teams from various governorates of the Sultanate of Oman. The training aimed to enhance the participants' skills in conducting the survey according to the highest international standards. It included a practical component, where a pilot test is to be conducted on a selected group of households before the actual field survey begins. The National NCDs Survey aims to collect accurate data on the prevalence of non-communicable diseases and the associated risk factors in the community, contributing to the strengthening of public health strategies and evidence-based decision-making. The first phase of the national survey began on 29 December 2024, focusing on updating household lists in various governorates of Oman in preparation for selecting the random sample of participating households. The second phase is scheduled to begin next April and will last for three months, during which field data will be collected from the selected households through health questionnaires and clinical measurements, including height and weight, blood pressure, and blood tests to determine sugar and cholesterol levels.
Times of Oman
27-01-2025
- Health
- Times of Oman
Al Amerat Heights Health Complex opens
Muscat: As part of the Sultanate of Oman's commitment to enhancing a sustainable healthcare system and ensuring community well-being, and in response to the growing demand for healthcare services, the Ministry of Health (MOH) celebrated on Monday the opening of the Al Amerat Heights Health Complex in the Governorate of Muscat. The opening ceremony was held under the patronage of Ahmed Saleh Al Rashdi, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs, in the presence of Dr. Ahmed Salim Al Mandhari, MOH Undersecretary for Planning and Health Regulation. During the ceremony, Dr. Samira Mousa Al Maimani, Acting Director-General of Health Services in the Governorate of Muscat gave a speech during which she pointed out that the opening of the health complex is part of ongoing efforts to provide high-quality healthcare services that meet the needs of both citizens and residents. She emphasised that this represents an important step towards achieving the goals of Oman Vision 2040, which aims to build a sustainable healthcare system that enhances the quality of life and raises the standard of healthcare services. The Al Amerat Heights Health Complex offers a comprehensive range of primary healthcare services, including general medicine clinics, an expanded immunization program, as well as a variety of specialized clinics such as those for chronic diseases, hypertension and diabetes, and asthma. Furthermore, the complex includes dedicated clinics for maternal care, an early detection program for non-communicable diseases, breast cancer screening, elderly health checkups, and a smoking cessation clinic. With regard to specialised care, the complex includes a range of secondary healthcare specialized clinics, such as internal medicine, pediatrics, otolaryngology, and ophthalmology, as well as a laboratory, pharmacy, two examination rooms, a meeting and training hall, and a room for computer system control. Additionally, the complex is equipped with 19 beds, with the possibility of expansion, distributed across various clinics within the facility. It is worth noting that the construction of the complex took 16 months, covering a building area of 15,000 square metres, with a total cost of approximately OMR750,000. This complex represents a significant addition to the healthcare system and reflects the government's ongoing efforts to provide comprehensive healthcare services with high-quality standards.
