07-05-2025
Survey on NCDs to enhance policies
The Ministry of Health continues its ongoing efforts to enhance public health and achieve national goals in disease prevention through the National Survey on Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). The initiative aims to provide accurate data to support health policy development and improve quality of life in Oman.
Dr Shatha bint Saud al Ruqaishiyah, Director of the Non-Communicable Diseases Department at the Ministry of Health, said that the survey serves as an evidence-based strategic tool to assess the burden of NCDs and their associated risk factors across governorates and demographic groups.
She noted that the ministry has built upon previous survey results to implement key national interventions and policies, including drafting and updating national NCD control plans, expanding early screening programmes for diabetes, hypertension and kidney diseases; and linking them to primary healthcare institutions. Additionally, awareness campaigns targeting behavioural risk factors have been intensified.
