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WHO collaboration in Oman’s response to COVID-19
2 April 2020, Muscat, Oman: H.E. Dr Ahmed Al-Saidi, Minister of Health of Oman, Dr Akjemal Magtymova WHO Representative, H.E. Dr Mohammed Al Hosni, Undersecretary of Health Affairs attending virtual meeting with Dr Ahmed Al Mandhari, WHO Regional Director with ministers of health From the onset of the outbreak alert, the WHO country office in...
Stay healthy - Protect yourself against COVID-19
Wearing a medical mask is one of the prevention measures to limit spread of coronavirus. However, wearing masks when not indicated may cause unnecessary cost, procurement burden and create a false sense of security that can lead to neglecting other essential measures, such as hand hygiene...
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...
