Oman

Al Amerat Heights Health Complex opens

The complex is equipped with 19 beds, with the possibility of expansion, distributed across various clinics within the facility.— ONA
 
The complex is equipped with 19 beds, with the possibility of expansion, distributed across various clinics within the facility.— ONA
MUSCAT: As part of the Sultanate of Oman’s commitment to enhancing a sustainable healthcare system and ensuring community well-being, and in response to the growing demand for healthcare services, the Ministry of Health (MoH) celebrated on Monday the opening of the Al Amerat Heights Health Complex in the Governorate of Muscat.

The opening ceremony was held under the auspices of Ahmed bin Saleh al Rashdi, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Awqaf and Religious Affairs, in the presence of Dr Ahmed bin Salim al Mandhari, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Health for Planning and Health Organisation.

During the ceremony, Dr Samira bint Mousa al Maimaniyah, Acting Director-General of Health Services in the Governorate of Muscat gave a speech during which she pointed out that the opening of the health complex is part of ongoing efforts to provide high-quality healthcare services that meet the needs of both citizens and residents. She emphasised that this represents an important step towards achieving the goals of Oman Vision 2040, which aims to build a sustainable healthcare system that enhances the quality of life and raises the standard of healthcare services.

The Al Amerat Heights Health Complex offers a comprehensive range of primary healthcare services, including general medicine clinics, an expanded immunisation programme, as well as a variety of specialized clinics such as those for chronic diseases, hypertension and diabetes, and asthma.

Furthermore, the complex includes dedicated clinics for maternal care, an early detection programme for non-communicable diseases, breast cancer screening, elderly health checkups, and a smoking cessation clinic.

With regard to specialised care, the complex includes a range of secondary healthcare specialised clinics, such as internal medicine, pediatrics, otolaryngology and ophthalmology, as well as a laboratory, pharmacy, two examination rooms, a meeting and training hall and a room for computer system control. Additionally, the complex is equipped with 19 beds, with the possibility of expansion, distributed across various clinics within the facility.

It is worth noting that the construction of the complex took 16 months, covering a building area of 15,000 square meters, with a total cost of approximately RO 750,000. This complex represents a significant addition to the healthcare system and reflects the government's ongoing efforts to provide comprehensive healthcare services with high-quality standards. — ONA