WHO Regional Director Dr Hanan Balkhy concludes her first official visit to Oman
3 October 2024, Oman – World Health Organization Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean Dr Hanan Balkhy visited the Sultanate of Oman between 30 September–3 October, where she met with H.E. the Minister of Health Dr Hilal bin Ali Al Sabti and other senior officials and participated in the First Omani Healthy City Conference in Salalah, Dhofar Governorate.
“My meeting with H.E. Dr Al Sabti marked a significant milestone in our joint efforts and reinforced our shared commitment to advancing public health. I am excited about the enhanced collaboration between Oman and WHO as we work together to improve health outcomes across the Region,” said Dr Balkhy.
Accompanied by Regional Director of Programme Management Dr Adham Ismail Abdel Moneim and WHO Representative to Oman Dr Jean Jabbour, Dr Balkhy also met staff from the Royal Hospital, the National Diabetes and Endocrine Centre (NDEC) and UN representatives.
After meeting with health care workers, Dr Balkhy commended the hospital on its commitment to patient safety and its involvement in the WHO Patient Safety Friendly Hospital Initiative. Discussions at the NDEC focused on the Centre’s preventive, curative and rehabilitative work on diabetes mellitus.
During a visit to the University Medical City and a primary health care centre, Dr Balkhy praised frontline health care providers for their unstinting efforts to provide quality health care services to all. The