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Oman Shura Council to Review National Health Policies

The Oman Shura Council will host Health Minister Dr. Hilal bin Ali Al-Sabti soon. He will present the official Ministry of Health statement. Officials scheduled these important meetings for Sunday and Monday, April 26 and 27.

Shura Council Secretary-General Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed Al-Nadabi explained the upcoming agenda. The comprehensive ministerial statement covers six main discussion axes. Leaders will carefully evaluate current health sector performance and executive policies.

Reviewing Past and Future Health Plans

The first axis reviews projects from the Tenth Five-Year Plan. Officials will analyze operational challenges and evaluate institutional performance. They want to strengthen the public health system using learned lessons.

The second axis explores the upcoming Eleventh Five-Year Plan. The Ministry plans to expand important disease prevention programs. Officials will integrate preventive and curative health services seamlessly.

Improving Service Quality and Crisis Management

The third axis focuses entirely on health service quality. Leaders want to reduce patient waiting times and improve diagnostic services. They will also develop better systems to address medical errors.

The fourth axis covers critical health crisis management strategies. The Ministry aims to develop smart early warning systems. Officials also plan to localize vital medical industries and ensure drug security.

Embracing Technology and Financial Sustainability

The fifth axis outlines the future health system outlook. The Ministry will implement a unified electronic health record system. Doctors will use artificial intelligence technologies for better medical diagnosis.

The final axis discusses sustainable financing and health sector investment. Officials want to develop a new social health insurance model. They aim to raise spending efficiency to ensure long-term health system sustainability.

These crucial discussions support the ambitious Oman 2040 vision. The Shura Council actively strengthens its legislative role through these evaluations. They constantly assess how health policies impact local community life.

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Author: Amita Kalsi   

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