Public-private mix for tuberculosis (TB) care and control, 8–12 September 2012
A one-week WHO mission, scheduled from 8 to 12 September 2012, aims to provide technical support to the Ministry of Health of Oman on the implementation of a public–private mix within the TB control strategy. It will involve reviewing current TB care and control activities by both the public and private sector and developing a strategy for the...
Iron deficiency anaemia management and control, 8–12 September 2012
A one-week WHO mission from 8 to 12 September 2012 provided technical support to the Ministry of Health of Oman on the management of iron deficiency anaemia in infants, young children and pregnant women. The mission team examined the causes of iron deficiency anaemia and provided recommendations on approaches to prevent the condition in...
Review and training on pharmacovigilance, 15–26 September 2012
A two-week WHO mission from 15 to 26 September 2012 provided technical support to the Ministry of Health of Oman by assessing the drug monitoring assessment centre in Oman, as well as training regional staff on the pharmacovigilance system in Oman.
Public health functions of the Ministry of Health, 22–26 September 2012
A one-week WHO mission from 22 to 26 September 2012, provided technical support to the Ministry of Health of Oman by reviewing the roles and functions of the Ministry of Health within a multisectoral approach to health in all policies, particularly in the areas of environmental health, occupational health, food safety, nutrition and health...
Pharmacy services in regional hospitals, 6–10 October 2012
A one-week WHO mission, took place from 6 to 10 October 2012, aims to provide technical support to the Ministry of Health of Oman by evaluating the pharmacy services provided in the regional hospitals and setting appropriate guidelines and standards. During the mission a workshop will be conducted to re-enforce staff knowledge in key competency areas and...
Quality management system in blood transfusion services, 1–5 December 2012
A one-week WHO mission, scheduled from 1 to 5 December 2012, aims to provide technical support to the Ministry of Health of Oman on the quality management system for blood transfusion services in Oman. The mission will involve reviewing existing quality standards and guidelines, advising on a mechanism for national external quality assessment and...