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Fifth international course on advanced malaria microscopy and quality assurance, 6 December–2 January 2013
The Department of Malaria Eradication, Ministry of Health, which is also a centre of excellence for malaria microscopy in the Eastern Mediterranean Region conducted the fifth international course on advanced malaria microscopy and quality assurance, in close collaboration with WHO. Fifteen participants from eight countries from the Eastern...
Assessment for trachoma elimination, 3–7 November 2012
A one-week WHO mission was held from 3 to 7 November 2012 to review the status of blinding trachoma in Oman. Members of the mission met with key members of the National Eye Health Committee and reviewed the three-year post surveillance activities and explored the possibility of Oman being certified as blinding trachoma-free by WHO.
Management training course in community-based initiatives, 3–7 November 2012
Facilitators and participants at the training courseA one-week WHO mission was conducted from 3 to 7 November 2012 to assist the national team in conducting the community-based initiatives (CBI) management training course. This refresher course targeted CBI coordinators at the district (wilaya) level. The course focused on key concepts related...
WHO Oman bids farewell to Mr Al Habsi
WHO Representative for Oman Dr Abdullah Assa'edi presents a retirement plaque to Mr Said Al HabsiWHO Oman staff held a farewell for Mr Said Al Habsi who recently retired after 10 years of service to WHO Oman as a senior driver. Mr Al Habsi's tireless commitment to his work found him driving WHO staff and guests to official events both during...
Release of short film "Hazaamak Amaanak" (Buckle up for life), 13 October 2012
WHO joined the non-profit group Sustainability (Al Mustadaama) llc to release a short film "Hazaamak Amaanak (Buckle Up for Life)" on 13 October 2012 to address a key preventive strategy for road traffic injuries – the seat-belt. The three-point seat-belts first left the factory floors of Sweden over 50 years ago. Since then, more than one...
Close collaboration between WHO and the Ministry of Health
Dr Margaret Chan addresses the conferenceWHO collaborates closely with the Ministry of Health in numerous areas, particularly in the area of health system development. A prime example of this close collaboration is the active involvement of WHO in the development of the Vision for Health 2050. This included the establishment of a health system...
