A WHO Mission took place from 1 to 12 March 2015 to assist in strengthening medical device regulations in Oman. During the two-week mission, a workshop was conducted to raise awareness on the importance of the regulation of medical advices. Regulation of medicine devices is concerned with enabling patient access to high quality, safe and effective medical devices and restricting access to those products deemed unsafe or have limited clinical use. It can improve the performance of manufacturers and distributors, prevent unsafe and poorly performing medical devices being placed in the market, raise standards within health care facilities and alert to post-marketing problems. Thus, when done appropriately, benefits public health and the safety of patients and health care workers.
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