WHO Representative Praises Oman's Health System and Efforts for Primary Care Development

Strategic Insights -

The World Health Organization's (WHO) Representative in the Sultanate of Oman, Dr John Jabbour, commends the country's dedication to strengthening primary health care and implementing fruitful initiatives. The WHO Representative pointed out that Oman is a leader in implementing health initiatives, particularly in epidemic and pandemic preparedness and digital transformation. Dr Jabbour highlighted the country's clear political commitment to developing the healthcare system, emphasizing the importance of universal health coverage, strategic plans, and training leaders at all levels.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Sultanate of Oman is among the leading countries in implementing fruitful health initiatives, particularly in epidemic and pandemic preparedness and digital transformation.
  • The country has made significant progress in strengthening primary health care, with a focus on universal health coverage, strategic plans, and training leaders at all levels.
  • The WHO Representative, Dr John Jabbour, praised Oman's 'Health for Peace' initiative, a partnership with the Swiss government aimed at promoting public health regionally and internationally.
  • The Sultanate of Oman has increased the number of Healthy Cities and Villages to 12, with eight of them announced and the rest to be announced soon.
  • The country aims to move towards decentralisation of health services by granting greater powers to governorates and expanding public health programmes.
  • The WHO is supporting the Sultanate of Oman's current strategic development phases, including restructuring the health system, strengthening primary health care, and promoting virtual medicine.
  • The country has an advanced position in public health compared to other countries in the Eastern Mediterranean Region.

Statistics:

  • The Sultanate of Oman has increased the number of Healthy Cities and Villages to 12, with eight announced and the rest to be announced soon.
  • The country has achieved high success in its health programmes and strategic plans related to epidemic and pandemic preparedness.
  • The WHO is supporting ongoing efforts to strengthen the Sultanate of Oman's position on public health and improve its future directions.

Sources:

  • Oman Arabic interview with Dr John Jabbour, WHO Representative in the Sultanate of Oman