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        <title><![CDATA[SQU Hospital performs Oman’s first ear surgery using Lymphatic Duct Closure Technique]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: A surgery team from Sultan Qaboos University Hospital (SQUH) recently performed the Sultanate of Oman’s first surgical operation using internal lymphatic duct closure techn...]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Al Azaiba Health Complex to close temporarily&lt;b&gt; from June 7&lt;/b&gt;]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: As part of its ongoing efforts to enhance the national healthcare system and upgrade specialized medical services, the Ministry of Health (MoH)  announced the temporary clo...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 09:07:14 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[MoH: Oman introduces proactive disease control plan]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Ministry of Health (MoH) unveiled a new national strategy and smart surveillance platform aimed at predicting and containing disease outbreaks before they escalate, mar...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 07 May 2026 08:40:12 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Khoula Hospital introduces cochlear implant surgery]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The Day Care Unit at Khoula Hospital has begun performing cochlear implant surgeries according to the latest international medical practices.Cochlear implantation is an adv...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 05 May 2026 15:57:12 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Nizwa Hospital recognised as &#039;baby-friendly&#039; facility]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat:The Ministry of Health (MoH) celebrated on Thursday the designation of Nizwa Hospital as a “Baby-Friendly Hospital,” following its successful completion of the final evaluat...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 08:38:53 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Royal Hospital launches advanced service for chest disease diagnosis, treatment]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Royal Hospital recently launched a medical thoracoscopy service—an advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedure that has been applied as part of the hospital’s drive in ex...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 29 Apr 2026 16:43:13 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Shifa app to be integrated with the private sector]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Minister of Health,  Dr. Hilal Al-Sabti, the Minister of Health, said during a session in Majlis A'Shura said that the 'Shifa' system will be an independent governmenta...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 08:22:01 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[20 medical factories operational, 18 projects under construction]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Majlis A' Shura is hosting Dr. Hilal Al-Sabti, the Minister of Health, to discuss various topics related to the health sector, following his statement. Highlights of his sp...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 26 Apr 2026 06:40:54 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman healthy life expectancy rises to 66.07 years]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Ministry of Health Oman said healthy life expectancy at birth in the Sultanate reached 66.07 years in 2023, marking steady progress towards national health targets under Om...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 12:07:57 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Over 2,700 patients await kidney donors in Oman]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[There are over 2,700 patients with kidney failure currently awaiting donors in Oman, according to reports from the National Organ Transplant Programme (NOTP). As of May 2025, more...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 05:24:14 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Over 200 blood donors needed today: Blood Bank in Baushar]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Ministry of Health (MoH), represented by the Department of Blood Banks Services (DBBS), has issued a high-priority appeal for blood donations to address a critical shor...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:41:30 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Oman Red Crescent: A major step towards providing humanitarian services]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[ The recent launch of the Oman Red Crescent marks a significant step toward consolidating the Sultanate of Oman’s humanitarian role at the regional and international levels. It hig...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2026 12:17:29 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[MOH appeals for urgent blood donation]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Health (MOH) through the Central Blood Bank has urged citizens and residents to donate blood these days in preparation for the Eid Al-Fitr holiday, in order to ensu...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 07:33:46 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Coffee shops invited to join &#039;sugar reducing&#039; campaign]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Food Safety & Quality Center (FSQC) invites owners of cafes and coffee shops specializing in tea and coffee to participate in the initiative to reduce sugar consumption in tea...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 09:23:02 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[MoH issues urgent appeal for blood donation amid severe shortage]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[The Ministry of Health (MoH) issued an urgent appeal for blood donations following a severe shortage in blood unit stocks across the Sultanate.In a statement, the ministry said it...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 04 Mar 2026 07:39:52 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[MoH announces voluntary recall of specific Danone batches in Oman]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Ministry of Health (MoH) announced a voluntary recall and withdrawal of specific batches of Danone products from the Omani market, in coordination with the company, as...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 09:20:43 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[What is the difference between cold and seasonal flu?]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: As seasonal changes bring a rise in respiratory illnesses, health professionals are highlighting the distinction between the common cold and seasonal flu to help the public...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 07:14:41 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Maternal mortality drops 53% in major healthcare milestone]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Maternal mortality in Oman has fallen by 53 per cent, down from 17 cases in 2019 to eight in 2025, which reflects a significant milestone in the Sultanate of Oman’s healthc...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:53:41 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[MOH Omanisation at 71.4%, expat staff in specialised fields]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The total number of employees at the Ministry of Health increased from 37,732 in 2021 to 44,298 in 2025, an increase of 17%, reflecting the expansion of health services, sa...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 07:41:09 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Al Rustaq Hospital performs complex endoscopic surgery on child]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[AL RUSTAQ: The laryngology team at Al Rustaq Hospital, in collaboration with the anesthesia and pediatric intensive care teams, successfully performed a complex endoscopic surgery...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:34:44 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Modern veterinary hospital opens in Adam]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Al Bashayer Veterinary Hospital was inaugurated in the Wilayat of Adam, al Dakhiliyah Governorate, on February 17, marking a significant step towards strengthening livestoc...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 07:41:54 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Decreased concentration in children is a cause for concern]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Decreased concentration in children has become increasingly noticeable recently, due to several reasons stemming from the fast-paced lifestyle they lead, according to Suad...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 14 Feb 2026 18:25:31 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[First wrist ligament reconstruction surgery performed]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[SUHAR: A specialised medical team at Sohar Hospital recently conducted the hospital's first anterior and posterior anatomical repair of wrist ligaments for a patient who had suffer...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:56:34 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Breast cancer tops list with 393 cases in Oman in 2021]]></title>
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        <title><![CDATA[Royal Hospital conducts 14,446 surgeries in 2025]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The Royal Hospital reinforced its position as a national reference institution through key operational figures. During the past year, it performed 14,446 surgical procedure...]]></description>
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            <media:title>The Royal Hospital reinforced its position as a national reference institution through key operational figures.</media:title>
            <media:text>The Royal Hospital reinforced its position as a national reference institution through key operational figures.</media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:50:16 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[‘Workplace well-being is now being looked up as a strategy’]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: Well-being at Work summit hosted at Oman Tel headquarters on Tuesday looked at various aspects of work — financial, professional, physical, mental, social and nutritional h...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:44:02 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Health Ministry outlines safe use of weight loss medications]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Ministry of Health has issued guidance on the safe and responsible use of weight loss medications, stressing that such treatments should only be taken under medical sup...]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Blood bank issues urgent call for donation]]></title>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 04:53:14 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Increase in hypoglycemia cases in Oman during 2010-17: Report]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[A recent scientific study published in the Oman Medical Journal revealed a significant increase in emergency department visits due to hypoglycemia in the Sultanate of Oman during t...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 21 Jan 2026 07:58:40 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Khasab Hospital enhances healthcare in Musandam]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[KHASAB: The opening of Khasab Hospital represents a significant milestone in the healthcare system of Musandam Governorate as it will offer specialized medical services and modern...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 16:54:23 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[MoH inaugurates Central Public Health Laboratory at RO 18.2m cost]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Enhancing the health sector's readiness to deal with various epidemiological, biological, and chemical risks and health outbreaks, the Central Public Health Laboratory has...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 07:32:48 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[MoH recalls batches of Nestlé infant formula in Oman]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Based on international reports received by the Ministry of Health (MOH) regarding Nestlé's recall of some infant formula products due to potential contamination with Cereulide, it...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Fri, 09 Jan 2026 07:16:52 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[MoH inaugurates Suwaiq Reference Hospital in North al Batinah]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Ministry of Health (MoH) inaugurated on Wednesday the Suwaiq Reference Hospital in the Governorate of North al Batinah at a total cost exceeding RO 75 million, marking...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 07 Jan 2026 07:20:18 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[MOH lists procedures for premarital medical tests]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[For those wishing to marry, the Ministry of Health (MOH) has listed the procedure for the premarital medical examination:The physician reviews the medical history—including chronic...]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Mandatory pre-marital medical examination to take effect in 2026]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The third phase of the pre-marital medical examination will be a must in 2026, with the issuance of a legislative framework that mandates the screening as a prerequisite fo...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 31 Dec 2025 08:03:36 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[MOH calls for urgent O+platelet donation to save liver transplant patient]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1181909/oman/health/moh-calls-for-urgent-oplatelet-donation-to-save-liver-transplant-patient]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Ministry of Health (MoH) appealed for the immediate donation of O positive platelets to help save the life of a patient who requires an emergency liver transplant in th...]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[MoH calls for blood, platelet donations amid campaign cancellations]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Ministry of Health urged donors to continue donating blood and platelets to ensure a steady supply for patients in need, following the cancellation of several blood don...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Sun, 28 Dec 2025 08:29:58 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Khoula Hospital performs first laparoscopic aneurysm surgery in Middle East]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: A specialized medical team at Khoula Hospital successfully performed a delicate laparoscopic surgery to remove a splenic artery aneurysm, marking the first documented proce...]]></description>
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        <title><![CDATA[Sale of unstamped energy drinks to be banned from January]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Tax Authority has announced that the sale or circulation of energy drinks and other excise products that do not bear the Digital Tax Stamp (DTS) will be prohibited star...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 24 Dec 2025 08:34:53 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[2,510 cancer cases register in Oman in 2021]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The latest statistical report released by the National Cancer Registry indicated a significant increase in cancer rates in the Sultanate of Oman, posing a major challenge t...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 15:18:35 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Continued collaboration to tackle Antimicrobial Resistance needed]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1181559/oman/health/continued-collaboration-to-tackle-antimicrobial-resistance-needed]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: Continued collaboration among clinicians, laboratories and policymakers is the need of the hour in order to address the growing threat of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), ac...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Tue, 23 Dec 2025 14:08:42 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[OCA and Apollo Hospitals sign MoU on cancer care]]></title>
        <link><![CDATA[https://www.omanobserver.om/article/1181511/oman/health/oca-and-apollo-hospitals-sign-mou-on-cancer-care]]></link>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Oman Cancer Association (OCA) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India’s Apollo Hospitals to promote expertise sharing and technical cooperation in can...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 15:06:36 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Khoula, Al Nahda Hospitals perform 313 operations in governorates]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[MUSCAT: The Directorate-General of Khoula Hospital, represented by Khoula and Al Nahda Hospitals, announced that it had performed 313 advanced surgeries across various specialties...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 14:39:55 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[SQU College of Nursing hosts 3rd Nursing Informatics Forum]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The College of Nursing at Sultan Qaboos University (SQU), represented by the Adult Health and Critical Care Department, successfully organized the 3rd Nursing Informatics F...]]></description>
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                <pubDate>Wed, 17 Dec 2025 12:57:37 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[New blood donation centre in Seeb]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Ministry of Health has announced the commencement of the Al Seeb Blood Donation Center located at Al Araimi Boulevard, starting Sunday, December 7. To support a culture...]]></description>
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            <media:title>The blood center at Al Araimi Boulevard will offer easy access for everyone </media:title>
            <media:text>The blood center at Al Araimi Boulevard will offer easy access for everyone </media:text>
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                        <pubDate>Sat, 06 Dec 2025 09:33:27 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[Royal Hospital launches shuttle bus service]]></title>
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        <description><![CDATA[Muscat: The Royal Hospital,  in collaboration with Mwasalat, has launched a free shuttle bus service within the hospital campus to facilitate the movement of employees, visitors, a...]]></description>
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                        <pubDate>Tue, 02 Dec 2025 07:05:29 +0400</pubDate>
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        <title><![CDATA[UMC sees first tricuspid valve replacement procedure]]></title>
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