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Times of Oman
22-05-2025
- Health
- Times of Oman
Oman, Philippines ink MoU to enhance health cooperation
Geneva: A memorandum of understanding (MoU) was signed today in Geneva by the Ministry of Health of the Sultanate of Oman and the Ministry of Health of the Republic of the Philippines to upgrade health cooperation in accordance with the two countries' mutual interests. The MoU includes the exchange of useful information, expertise and best practices, health technology updates, standard primary care mechanisms and medical equipment. The MoU also provides for the exchange of research and studies and the promotion of capacity building for human resources operating in the health sector. The MoU was signed by Dr. Hilal Ali Al Sabti, Minister of Health, and Dr. Teodoro Javier Herbosa, Minister of Health of the Philippines.
Times of Oman
20-05-2025
- Health
- Times of Oman
Oman, Cuba sign memorandum of cooperation in health fields
Geneva: The Sultanate of Oman and the Republic of Cuba signed, in Geneva, a memorandum of cooperation (MoC) in the fields of health and medical sciences. The MoC seeks to enhance cooperation, exchange expertise and ameliorate health systems in both countries. The MoC will contribute to the utilization of capabilities and opportunities in a tangible and comprehensive manner. The MoC was signed by Dr. Hilal Ali Al Sabti, Minister of Health, and Dr. José Angel Portal Miranda, Minister of Public Health of the Republic of Cuba. The memorandum of cooperation provides for exchanging medical personnel, conducting specialized training programmes and holding joint research in the fields of medicine and health sciences. The MoC was signed on the sidelines of the 78th World Health Assembly, currently being held at the headquarters of World Health Organization (WHO) in Geneva, Switzerland.
Times of Oman
19-05-2025
- Health
- Times of Oman
Oman makes global accomplishment by eliminating trans-fats from food products
Geneva: The Sultanate of Oman has been awarded a validation certificate by the World Health Organization (WHO) for eliminating industrially-produced trans-fats from food products. This milestone reflects the country's strong commitment to improving the quality of life, consolidating preventive healthcare and augmenting public health indicators in line with the strategic objectives of Oman Vision 2040, which aspires to elevate the nation to the ranks of developed countries, with health as a top priority. The certificate was officially presented today during the 78th World Health Assembly (WHA), currently being held in Geneva, Switzerland, from 19 to 27 May. The Sultanate of Oman's delegation was headed by Dr. Hilal Ali Al Sabti, Minister of Health. In a press statement, Al Sabti said, 'The elimination of trans-fats constitutes a milestone in our commitment to promote and protect community health. Oman takes pride in being among the nine leading countries globally and the second country in the Arab world to implement this life-saving policy of eliminating this harmful ingredient.' Oman's official delegation will be engaged in WHA78's key issues that address the proposed programme budget for the 2026–2027, as well as the role of the Global Coordination Mechanism on the Prevention and Control of Non-communicable Diseases (NCDs) in supporting WHO's efforts to engage multiple stakeholders in combating NCDs. The discussions also cover mental health and social connectivity, along with various global strategies and action plans scheduled to be implemented with effect from next year. These include the Comprehensive Implementation Plan on Maternal, Infant and Young Child Nutrition (2021–2025), the Global Strategy for Women's, Children's and Adolescents' Health and the Global Strategic Directions for Nursing and Midwifery (2021–2025). The Assembly is further addressing the critical issue of antimicrobial resistance. It also is reviewing progress made by the Intergovernmental Negotiating Body responsible for drafting and negotiating a convention, agreement, or other international instrument under the Constitution of the WHO to strengthen pandemic prevention, preparedness and response. The meeting will cover integrated emergency, critical and surgical care to achieve universal health coverage and protection from health emergencies. It will also address substandard and falsified medical products, as well as global strategies and action plans due to expire within one year, in accordance with the Global Strategy for Digital Health 2020-2025.
