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WHO confirms first cases of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) in the Eastern Mediterranean Region
The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed the first cases of 2019-nCoV in the Eastern Mediterranean Region in the United Arab Emirates. This follows earlier confirmation by the Ministry of Health and Prevention of the United Arab Emirates on 29 January. Four members of the same family from Wuhan City in China arrived in the United Arab...
WHO certifies proficiency of Oman's measles/rubella laboratory
In an on-site mission to Oman conducted during the period 7-9 January 2020, WHO experts have re-certified the proficiency of the measles/rubella laboratory. As one of two WHO Regional Reference Laboratories, this specialized laboratory monitors the performance and provides technical support to all 22 countries of the Eastern Mediterranean Region....
Oman’s 20-year cancer incidence report, 1996-2015
On Wednesday 30 October 2019, the Ministry of Health of Oman, Department of Non-Communicable Diseases, Cancer Registry launched Oman’s 20-year cancer incidence report, 1996–2015. The launch was conducted under the patronage of HE Dr Ahmed Al Saidi, Minister of Health, and in the presence of Dr Ahmed Al Mandhari, WHO Regional Director for the...
Building regulatory capacity for medical devices
18 November 2018 – Medical devices and equipment play a significant role in health care. Most countries spend 25% to 30% of their health budget on purchasing new technologies to address the growing health challenges. As part of WHO's work with countries on increasing access to safe, good quality and affordable medical products, a mission was sent to Oman...
Cost estimates of implementing the NCD national multisectoral action plan
4 October 2018 – In response to the growing burden posed by noncommunicable diseases, Oman has, with the support of WHO, developed and launched, earlier this year, a 5-year multisectoral action plan for the prevention and control of noncommunicable diseases 2016-2025, outlining the country roadmap to tackle those conditions through coherent and...
Safeguarding health during storm season: preparedness and emergency response in the Gulf of Aden
5 June 2018 – Within a week, 2 record-setting tropical cyclones that formed in the Gulf of Aden made landfall, wreaking widespread havoc in Somalia, Oman and Yemen. The World Health Organization is supporting direct response efforts in Somalia and Yemen, while Oman relies on its preparedness developed in partnership with WHO. On 19 May, cyclone...
