Vision 2050 targets 10,000 health centres
Source: Times of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-06-11 21:45:55 -0700 | health-news
A review of the performance of the Ministry of Health was presented last week by Health Minister Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed Al Saidi to the State Council, members and officials from the Ministry of Health, and Dr Khalid bin Salim...
10 new hospitals soon in Oman
Source: Zawya Regional
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-06-02 22:35:07 -0700 | health-news
The Sultanate's healthcare system is all set to see a large number of new facilities to cater to the needs of its growing population as also to sustain the achievements of the past four decades. As a result, the Ministry...
Oman adds six new substances to list of prohibited drugs
Source: Times of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-28 21:05:49 -0700 | health-news
The Sultanate of Oman yesterday added six new types of narcotics to its list of prohibited drugs, taking the total number of banned substances to 111. According to Circular 55/2013 (a copy of which is with the Times of Oman),...
Govt unveils plan to combat nCoV
Source: Times of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-26 23:57:19 -0700 | health-news
The Ministry of Health (MoH) has made elaborate arrangements to fight the novel coronavirus (nCoV) infections in Oman. May 19, 2013, to take stock of the situation and initiate appropriate actions," said a senior official of the MoH. Though there...
Women told to gear up to fight heart ailments
Source: Times of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-15 21:13:11 -0700 | health-news
Muscat City Centre (MCC) and Qurum City Centre (QCC) will be joining health organisations in Oman in the fight against cardiovascular disease as part of the 'Go Red for Women' international campaign. Complimentary heart-health testing will be conducted at Muscat...
Oman's maiden health channel Hayah launched
Source: Times Of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-06 21:18:45 -0700 | health-news
The Ministry of Health has launched Oman's first health education TV channel, Hayah, developed by Anzyma, the leading digital signage company. The new health education channel is part of the 'Healthy living, healthy nation' initiative by the Ministry of Health...
‘Ban private practice by govt doctors'
Source: Times Of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-05-06 21:18:31 -0700 | health-news
When Mohammed Al Asmi was told by a doctor at a government clinic to check in at a private hospital to get speedy treatment, he never thought the same consultant would perform the operation. When he did it, the procedure...
Experts stress need to reduce bad cholesterol
Source: Times Of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2013-04-22 21:16:43 -0700 | health-news
Some 120 medical professionals recently gathered at the Grand Hyatt hotel in Muscat to take part in a discussion on treatments of heart disease. Cardiothoracic division at Sultan Qaboos University Hospital and AstraZeneca, sponsored a lecture entitled 'Emerging predictors and...
Meeting held on Health and social issues by Majlis Ash shura
Source: Times of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2012-05-06 03:39:06 -0700 | technology-news
The Health and Social Affairs Committee at the Majlis Ash'shura yesterday held its meeting under the chairmanship of Ali bin Khalfan al Qutaiti, head of the committee. The committee viewed a report of the Environment and Climate Affairs Ministry for...
Omani medic gets WHO award for anti-tobacco drive
Source: Times Of Oman
Muscat :: Oman | updated 2011-07-31 07:21:05 -0700 | technology-news
In a big boost to the fight against tobacco, a doctor in the Sultanate's Ministry of Health has won the World Health Organisation's (WHO) World No Tobacco Day Award for 2011. Dr Jawad Ahmed Al Lawati, director of Non-Communicable Diseases...
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