Muscat: Minister of Health Dr Ahmed bin Mohammed al Saeedi inaugurated the eighth edition of Oman Health Exhibition and Conference at the Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre on Monday. Oman Health Exhibition & Conference, organised by Oman’s biggest exhibitions and conferences organiser and recognised as the flagship health and medical event in Oman, will once again make its mark in the healthcare scene by bringing in close to 150 exhibiting partners from 12 countries.
Ahmed Sayed, exhibition director, Oman Health Exhibition & Conference, says “We have nearly 150 companies from 12 countries, which will showcase the latest medical products and equipment, personal care products, diagnostic and laboratory equipment, pharmaceutical products, physiotherapy and orthopaedic technology that range from eye care, skin care, cosmetic, infertility treatment consultancy, and more. Visitors could also take advantage of the free medical consultations with specialists from the biggest hospitals and healthcare centres around the world.”
This year’s edition will see the participation of the Iran, Taiwan and India pavilions. Iran will bring in a consortium of top manufacturers of medical devices and exporters. The Taiwan
pavilion will be represented by the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TAITRA), bringing in innovative medical and surgical products and technologies that include non-invasive detection methods and minimally invasive surgical applications. The India pavilion is represented by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
Concurrent to the exhibition is a three-day scientific conference, organised in conjunction with the Oman Medical Association. The conference, accredited by the Oman Specialty Board (OMSB), will present topics, sessions and workshops covering general surgery, paediatrics, medicine, quality management, medical ethics and legal concerns, patient safety and risk management, and medical errors, and other topics reflective of the current issues in Oman’s health and medical sector and in line with the government’s strategies outlined in its Health Vision 2050.
Business-to-business meetings are also happening alongside the main sphere of action.
Oman Health Exhibition and Conference remains open from September 24 to 26 from 11 am to 8:00 pm.
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