Thu, 28 Mar 2024 22:45:14 +0400 <![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om]]> https://www.omanobserver.om <![CDATA[Preventive measures key to avoid TB: MOH]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1151406/oman/health/preventive-measures-key-to-avoid-tb-moh The Sultanate of Oman reported 369 cases of tuberculosis in 2022, including 101 Omanis The Sultanate of Oman reported 369 cases of tuberculosis in 2022, including 101 Omanis Sun, 24 Mar 2024 08:41:08 +0400 <![CDATA[3-year-old toddler treated for hernia in Al Rustaq Hospital]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1151399/oman/health/3-year-old-toddler-treated-for-hernia-in-al-rustaq-hospital Sat, 23 Mar 2024 17:48:27 +0400 <![CDATA[Oman consulate in Mumbai warns of medical treatment frauds]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1151335/oman/health/oman-consulate-in-mumbai-warns-of-medical-treatment-frauds Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:32:40 +0400 <![CDATA[A sound sleep is essential for a productive holy month]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1151290/oman/health/a-sound-sleep-is-essential-for-a-productive-holy-month A sound sleep is essential for a productive holy month A sound sleep is essential for a productive holy month Wed, 20 Mar 2024 18:01:34 +0400 <![CDATA[Ramadhan: Urgent call for blood, platelet donations]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1151098/oman/health/ramadhan-urgent-call-for-blood-platelet-donations The Central Blood Bank needs 10 platelet donors daily to save the lives of patients and those injured in accidents, burns, and major surgeries. The Central Blood Bank needs 10 platelet donors daily to save the lives of patients and those injured in accidents, burns, and major surgeries. Sun, 17 Mar 2024 06:58:20 +0400 <![CDATA[Breaking fast with dates is healthy]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1150988/oman/health/breaking-fast-with-dates-is-healthy Breaking fast with dates is healthy Breaking fast with dates is healthy Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:17:12 +0400 <![CDATA[Fees slashed to set up private hospitals in Oman]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1150956/oman/health/fees-slashed-to-set-up-private-hospitals-in-oman Wed, 13 Mar 2024 05:11:17 +0400 <![CDATA[Medical glove plant to come up in Sohar Free Zone]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1150904/oman/health/medical-glove-plant-to-come-up-in-sohar-free-zone The agreement was signed by Lalith Hapangama, Chairman of Lalan Group, and Bakul Metha, Chairman of Muscat Pharmacy. The agreement was signed by Lalith Hapangama, Chairman of Lalan Group, and Bakul Metha, Chairman of Muscat Pharmacy. Tue, 12 Mar 2024 06:39:18 +0400 <![CDATA[MoH plans to produce 30 per cent of medicines domestically]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1150872/oman/health/moh-plans-to-produce-30-per-cent-of-medicines-domestically Mon, 11 Mar 2024 16:56:41 +0400 <![CDATA[Oman gets first genetic lab in private sector]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1150756/oman/health/oman-gets-first-genetic-lab-in-private-sector Dr Saad al Junaibi Dr Saad al Junaibi observerkabeer@gmail.com (Kabeer Yousuf) Sat, 09 Mar 2024 17:42:34 +0400 <![CDATA[Organ donation is a blessed act]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1150659/oman/health/organ-donation-is-a-blessed-act Organ donation is a blessed act Organ donation is a blessed act observerkabeer@gmail.com (Kabeer Yousuf) Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:32:04 +0400 <![CDATA[First govt run fertility centre opens]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1149614/oman/health/first-govt-run-fertility-centre-opens In the first year, the center seeks to receive and treat 1,000 cases In the first year, the center seeks to receive and treat 1,000 cases Wed, 14 Feb 2024 04:45:47 +0400 <![CDATA[MOH plans to open 3 pharma, medical solutions factories]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1149469/oman/health/moh-plans-to-open-3-pharma-medical-solutions-factories Sun, 11 Feb 2024 09:46:01 +0400 <![CDATA[First govt run fertility centre to open on Feb 14]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1149460/oman/health/first-govt-run-fertility-centre-to-open-on-feb-14 Sat, 10 Feb 2024 18:38:42 +0400 <![CDATA[Conference on N-radiotherapy showcases latest scientific breakthroughs]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1149454/oman/health/conference-on-n-radiotherapy-showcases-latest-scientific-breakthroughs The International Conference on Nuclear Radiotherapy was held in Muscat last week. The International Conference on Nuclear Radiotherapy was held in Muscat last week. Sat, 10 Feb 2024 17:39:26 +0400 <![CDATA[Khoula Hospital gets BFHI international accreditation]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1149453/oman/health/khoula-hospital-gets-bfhi-international-accreditation Sat, 10 Feb 2024 17:39:02 +0400 <![CDATA[First govt Fertility Center to open on February 14]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1149421/oman/health/first-govt-fertility-center-to-open-on-february-14 The center, which will officially open on February 14, includes a medical team with extensive experience in the field of fertility The center, which will officially open on February 14, includes a medical team with extensive experience in the field of fertility Sat, 10 Feb 2024 07:12:25 +0400 <![CDATA[Al Buraimi secures WHO recognition as Healthy City]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1149407/oman/health/al-buraimi-secures-who-recognition-as-healthy-city The recognition will enable the implementation of the concept of "Health for All" by enhancing equitable access to high-quality healthcare services and creating a conducive environment to adopt a healthy lifestyle for all age groups. The recognition will enable the implementation of the concept of "Health for All" by enhancing equitable access to high-quality healthcare services and creating a conducive environment to adopt a healthy lifestyle for all age groups. Thu, 08 Feb 2024 17:10:52 +0400 <![CDATA[Royal Decree establishes University Medical City]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1149379/oman/health/royal-decree-establishes-university-medical-city His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal orders His Majesty Sultan Haitham bin Tarik has issued Royal orders Thu, 08 Feb 2024 07:08:33 +0400 <![CDATA[MoH, MoE hail Royal Orders to assist children with type 1 diabetes]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1149083/oman/health/moh-moe-hail-royal-orders-to-assist-children-with-type-1-diabetes Dr Hilal bin Ali al Sabti, Minister of Health Dr Hilal bin Ali al Sabti, Minister of Health Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:36:45 +0400 <![CDATA[Feature film 'Three' on mental health to be released today]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1149023/oman/health/feature-film-three-on-mental-health-to-be-released-today Based on a true story, 'Three' interestingly is a film that is 50-60 per cent in English and 40-50 per cent in Arabic Based on a true story, 'Three' interestingly is a film that is 50-60 per cent in English and 40-50 per cent in Arabic Wed, 31 Jan 2024 16:03:18 +0400 <![CDATA[WHO board ratifies Oman’s health and peace initiative]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148956/oman/health/who-board-ratifies-omans-health-and-peace-initiative The Ministry of Health The Ministry of Health Tue, 30 Jan 2024 16:50:23 +0400 <![CDATA[42 pacemaker implantation surgeries performed at Suhar Hospital]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148947/oman/health/42-pacemaker-implantation-surgeries-performed-at-suhar-hospital Suhar Hospital Suhar Hospital Tue, 30 Jan 2024 14:46:34 +0400 <![CDATA[Stroke cases among youth on the rise]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148849/oman/health/stroke-cases-among-youth-on-the-rise Stroke cases among youth on the rise Stroke cases among youth on the rise observerkabeer@gmail.com (Kabeer Yousuf) Sun, 28 Jan 2024 15:48:20 +0400 <![CDATA[First partial corneal transplantation surgery at Al Nahda Hospital]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148819/oman/health/first-partial-corneal-transplantation-surgery-at-al-nahda-hospital First partial corneal transplantation surgery at Al Nahda Hospital First partial corneal transplantation surgery at Al Nahda Hospital Sat, 27 Jan 2024 18:09:14 +0400 <![CDATA[Stroke cases among youth on the rise]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148737/oman/health/stroke-cases-among-youth-on-the-rise Some of the modifiable risk factors such as diabetes and hypertension are on the rise in the region. Some of the modifiable risk factors such as diabetes and hypertension are on the rise in the region. observerkabeer@gmail.com (Kabeer Yousuf) Thu, 25 Jan 2024 16:11:12 +0400 <![CDATA[Is AI ethical in healthcare?]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148594/oman/health/is-ai-ethical-in-healthcare LMMs have been adopted in healthcare faster than any consumer application in history, LMMs have been adopted in healthcare faster than any consumer application in history, observerkabeer@gmail.com (Kabeer Yousuf) Mon, 22 Jan 2024 16:52:59 +0400 <![CDATA[Central Blood Bank calls for platelet donation]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148557/oman/health/central-blood-bank-calls-for-platelet-donation Donating blood has many health benefits, including stimulating the bone marrow to produce new blood cells Donating blood has many health benefits, including stimulating the bone marrow to produce new blood cells Mon, 22 Jan 2024 05:58:56 +0400 <![CDATA[Tobacco use on the rise in Oman: WHO]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148345/oman/health/tobacco-use-on-the-rise-in-oman-who Oman has been taking several steps to reduce tobacco use, which include a comprehensive ban on tobacco advertising Oman has been taking several steps to reduce tobacco use, which include a comprehensive ban on tobacco advertising Tue, 16 Jan 2024 19:43:25 +0400 <![CDATA[Govt takes strong steps to combat drug abuse]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148327/oman/health/govt-takes-strong-steps-to-combat-drug-abuse Govt takes strong steps to combat drug abuse Govt takes strong steps to combat drug abuse Tue, 16 Jan 2024 16:30:34 +0400 <![CDATA[International pharmacy congress concludes]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148318/oman/health/international-pharmacy-congress-concludes An accompanying exhibition showcases the latest products in the pharmaceutical field An accompanying exhibition showcases the latest products in the pharmaceutical field Tue, 16 Jan 2024 15:07:46 +0400 <![CDATA[Tobacco use declines globally, but not in Oman: WHO]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148297/oman/health/tobacco-use-declines-globally-but-not-in-oman-who Six countries are still seeing tobacco use rising - Congo, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Oman, and the Republic of Moldova.  Six countries are still seeing tobacco use rising - Congo, Egypt, Indonesia, Jordan, Oman, and the Republic of Moldova.  Tue, 16 Jan 2024 10:00:25 +0400 <![CDATA[Hand sanitation, vaccination best shots against flu]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148230/oman/health/hand-sanitation-vaccination-best-shots-against-flu Hand sanitation, vaccination best shots against flu Hand sanitation, vaccination best shots against flu Sun, 14 Jan 2024 17:48:11 +0400 <![CDATA[Global healthcare experts to discuss best practices in pharmacy]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148167/oman/health/global-healthcare-experts-to-discuss-best-practices-in-pharmacy Screenshot 2024-01-14 123658 Screenshot 2024-01-14 123658 observerkabeer@gmail.com (Kabeer Yousuf) Sat, 13 Jan 2024 17:43:02 +0400 <![CDATA[MOH urges parents to vaccinate children on time]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1148127/oman/health/moh-urges-parents-to-vaccinate-children-on-time Vaccines are critical to the prevention and control of infectious disease outbreaks. Vaccines are critical to the prevention and control of infectious disease outbreaks. Sat, 13 Jan 2024 08:03:24 +0400 <![CDATA[Now is the best time to burn bulge]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1147968/oman/health/now-is-the-best-time-to-burn-bulge Burning fat during winter is on average 358% greater than in moderate weather Burning fat during winter is on average 358% greater than in moderate weather Tue, 09 Jan 2024 05:52:13 +0400 <![CDATA[New guidelines for visa medical certification]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1147865/oman/health/new-guidelines-for-visa-medical-certification The current system of manual approval by ROP ends on January 21, 2024 The current system of manual approval by ROP ends on January 21, 2024 Sun, 07 Jan 2024 13:34:33 +0400 <![CDATA[SQU science forum for GCC female students from Sunday]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1147762/oman/health/squ-science-forum-for-gcc-female-students-from-sunday SQU always recognises the pioneering Omani national mission that puts education and innovation at the heart of its commitment SQU always recognises the pioneering Omani national mission that puts education and innovation at the heart of its commitment Thu, 04 Jan 2024 17:11:21 +0400 <![CDATA[Are you drinking enough water during winter?]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1147740/oman/health/are-you-drinking-enough-water-during-winter Wed, 03 Jan 2024 16:55:47 +0400 <![CDATA[Royal Hospital performs successful autologous kidney transplant surgery]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1147728/oman/health/royal-hospital-performs-successful-autologous-kidney-transplant-surgery Royal Hospital performs successful autologous kidney transplant surgery Royal Hospital performs successful autologous kidney transplant surgery Wed, 03 Jan 2024 16:11:25 +0400 <![CDATA[JN.1 Covid-19 cases registered in Oman since October]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1147675/oman/health/jn1-covid-19-cases-registered-in-oman-since-october Close-up of epidemiologist with COVID-19 sample in test tube. Close-up of epidemiologist with COVID-19 sample in test tube. Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:00:53 +0400 <![CDATA[Successful cerebral catheterisation operation held]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1147473/oman/health/successful-cerebral-catheterisation-operation-held Operation Operation Wed, 27 Dec 2023 17:38:36 +0400 <![CDATA[Advanced, minimally invasive cardiac surgeries conducted at Royal Hospital]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1147409/oman/health/advanced-minimally-invasive-cardiac-surgeries-conducted-at-royal-hospital Advanced, minimally invasive cardiac surgeries conducted at Royal Hospital Advanced, minimally invasive cardiac surgeries conducted at Royal Hospital Tue, 26 Dec 2023 16:10:53 +0400 <![CDATA[Urgent call for O blood donors to donate]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1147338/oman/health/urgent-call-for-o-blood-donors-to-donate Mon, 25 Dec 2023 08:08:05 +0400 <![CDATA[11,000 registered organ donors in Oman]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1147122/oman/health/11000-registered-organ-donors-in-oman The details were revealed on the occasion of Omani Organ Donation Da The details were revealed on the occasion of Omani Organ Donation Da Wed, 20 Dec 2023 06:45:22 +0400 <![CDATA[Be cautious with some beauty products]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1147071/oman/health/be-cautious-with-some-beauty-products Dr Asma al Numani (pictured), Consultant Dermatologist at Al Nahdha Hospital, said that products bought online seeing their advertisements have no authenticity and may impact adversely Dr Asma al Numani (pictured), Consultant Dermatologist at Al Nahdha Hospital, said that products bought online seeing their advertisements have no authenticity and may impact adversely Tue, 19 Dec 2023 13:07:26 +0400 <![CDATA[Oman honoured for efforts to combat NCDs]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1146845/oman/health/oman-honoured-for-efforts-to-combat-ncds The award was presented by Dr. Jean Jabour, representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) office in the Sultanate of Oman, and Dr. Badriya bint Mohsen al Rashidiya - Director General of Primary Health Care. The award was presented by Dr. Jean Jabour, representative of the World Health Organization (WHO) office in the Sultanate of Oman, and Dr. Badriya bint Mohsen al Rashidiya - Director General of Primary Health Care. Wed, 13 Dec 2023 08:06:11 +0400 <![CDATA[Blood Bank reports a decline in donors]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1146748/oman/health/blood-bank-reports-a-decline-in-donors As per the initial requirements, the donor must be between 18 and 65 years old, weight should not be less than 50 kg. As per the initial requirements, the donor must be between 18 and 65 years old, weight should not be less than 50 kg. Mon, 11 Dec 2023 10:16:37 +0400 <![CDATA[Scientific forum for pharmacists explores advances in pharma sciences]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1146704/oman/health/scientific-forum-for-pharmacists-explores-advances-in-pharma-sciences Sat, 09 Dec 2023 18:45:53 +0400 <![CDATA[OmanDerm conference highlights advances in dermatology, skincare]]> https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1146698/oman/health/omanderm-conference-highlights-advances-in-dermatology-skincare Dr Hilal bin Ali al Sabti, Minister of Health, at the OmanDerm International Conference and Exhibition, organised by the Oman Dermatology Society. Dr Hilal bin Ali al Sabti, Minister of Health, at the OmanDerm International Conference and Exhibition, organised by the Oman Dermatology Society. Sat, 09 Dec 2023 18:40:03 +0400