Oman, US forge pathways in healthcare collaboration

MUSCAT: Dr Ahmed bin Salim al Mandhari, Under-Secretary of the Ministry of Health for Planning and Health Regulation, welcomed a high-level delegation of senior officials representing prominent American and international healthcare and academic institutions specialising in medical care.
This visit, scheduled to continue through October 23, forms part of ongoing efforts to strengthen collaborative ties between the Sultanate of Oman and leading international health and academic organisations. The discussions focus on exploring future partnerships in the healthcare sector development, aligning directly with the strategic objectives outlined in Oman Vision 2040.
The delegation's agenda centres on identifying cooperation opportunities across multiple critical domains, including healthcare workforce development, medical education and training programmes, digital health transformation, scientific research initiatives, academic exchange, patient care protocols, overseas treatment coordination, medical innovation, paediatric and rare disease management, oncology services and organ transplantation capabilities.
During the comprehensive meeting, participants examined Oman's international cooperation priorities and the existing framework for coordination with foreign institutions. The dialogue encompassed Oman's national digital health and cross-border telemedicine strategy, international remote medical consultation platforms, and methodologies for integrating advanced health technologies through partnerships with global healthcare organisations. - ONA