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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...
Development of strategic plan for rehabilitation services, 15–19 December 2012
A one-week WHO mission to assist with the development of a detailed plan for rehabilitation services took place from 15 to 19 December 2012. The mission noted the remarkable improvements that have taken place within both the health and social sectors in rehabilitation services. The mission noted the increasing demands for rehabilitation services due to...
Review of elderly care services, 3–7 November 2012
A one-week WHO mission to review elderly care services in primary health care institutions took place from 3 to 7 November 2012. Several years ago, the Ministry of Health initiated a programme for the elderly with the aim of developing age-friendly primary health care services. The expected outcome of the mission is to provide recommendations to...
Oman's support to Yemen's national malaria programme
The collaboration between the Ministry of Health of Oman and WHO, which started in 1971, is a strong bond of mutual respect and support. This close collaboration has resulted in many accomplishments within the country and in the Eastern Mediterranean Region. The 3-day meeting of the Yemeni malaria team to develop the strategic plan for a...
Health care waste management, 30 June–5 July 2012
A one-week WHO mission from 30 June to 5 July 2012 was conducted to assess the situation of health care waste management in Oman. A rapid assessment was carried out which involved site visits to health institutions at the national and regional levels and meetings with key stakeholders. The mission proposed a framework for the development of a...
