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Oman: The Sultanate of Oman participated today in the work of the seventy-ninth session of the World Health Assembly, which began its work today at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva, and will continue for several days, with the participation of health ministers and representatives of member states. To discuss the most prominent global health issues and challenges. The delegation of the Sultanate of Oman at the meeting is headed by His Excellency Dr. Hilal bin Ali Al Sabti, Minister of Health. The opening session of the current session opened with the participation of heads of delegations, ministers and senior officials from member states of the World Health Organization, in a scene that embodies the weight of this most prominent international health forum in the world. His Excellency Dr. Hilal bin Ali Al Sabti, Minister of Health, expressed in his speech his thanks to the Director-General of the World Health Organization for his consolidated report, which It deeply reflects the growing interconnectedness between global health priorities, and establishes the indisputable fact that building strong health systems is no longer a sectoral option, but rather a development, security and strategic necessity par excellence. His Excellency stressed that the current health challenges from communicable and non-communicable diseases, through mental health and antimicrobial resistance, all the way to health emergencies and digital transformation cannot be faced with single or complex approaches, but rather require an integrated approach based on four fundamental pillars. It is to enhance primary health care and prevention, invest in data and innovation, raise the readiness and durability of health systems, and ensure their long-term sustainability. His Excellency indicated that the Sultanate of Oman continues to implement integrated health reform and modernization paths that are consistent with the “Oman 2040” vision, which includes developing the health digital infrastructure, enhancing data governance, expanding prevention and early detection programmes, supporting the mental health system, strengthening national immunization, as well as consolidating the “One Health” approach and raising the level of preparedness. For emergencies and health risks in an integrated system that places the human being at the center of every decision and every investment. His Excellency also stressed the importance of developing the global health governance system in line with the rapid changes taking place in the world, by enhancing coordination between international initiatives, supporting national capabilities, and facilitating the exchange of knowledge and technology transfer, in a way that contributes to achieving a more just, efficient, and sustainable health response for all countries, regardless of their level of progress. At the conclusion of his speech, His Excellency affirmed the Sultanate’s faith. Oman is firmly established that investing in people, promoting health equity, and building flexible and innovation-based health systems represents the best and most worthy path to achieving universal health coverage and achieving sustainable development goals in a message that summarizes its commitment and its position in the international health scene. The work of the current session is at the forefront of a number of very important strategic health files, as this session focuses on health financing, digital health, and reforming the global health structure. Its work also addresses the follow-up to the United Nations High-level Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases, issues of budget and financing, and the health implications of armed conflicts. At the pivotal level, this session comes at a critical moment for global mental health, immediately following the historic UN High-level Meeting on Noncommunicable Diseases and Mental Health in 2025, and the Assembly will examine the extent to which momentum has been accelerated sufficient to meet the goals of the Comprehensive Plan of Action for Mental Health by 2030. In addition, the sessions address the themes of mental health, noncommunicable diseases and antimicrobial resistance. And the nutrition of mothers, infants and young children, in an agenda that reflects the interconnectedness of health issues and their interconnectedness in the current global scene. On the other hand, His Excellency Dr. Hilal bin Ali Al Sabti, Minister of Health, participated as a guest of honor in the “High-Level Arab-Swiss Health Dialogue” event, which was organized by the Swiss Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry in Geneva, in the context of the work of the seventy-ninth session of the World Health Assembly. The dialogue attracted a number of Arab health ministers, senior government officials and leaders of leading Swiss companies in the fields of health and technology, and formed a strategic platform. Exclusive to organized dialogue between the public and private sectors; With the aim of strengthening partnerships and accelerating investment opportunities. The dialogue topics addressed the most prominent joint strategic files, foremost of which are: strengthening digital health systems, artificial intelligence governance in health care, and long-term investment opportunities in Arab health markets, in addition to Swiss companies providing their solutions and services compatible with regional health priorities. The dialogue concluded by emphasizing the importance of establishing organized institutional partnerships that go beyond the traditional communication space towards actual, fruitful cooperation that accelerates the pace of development of health systems in the Arab region and enables them to absorb The latest Swiss technical solutions in the process of building a better health future for all. His Excellency the Dr. Minister of Health also participated in a specialized, high-level ministerial session that dealt in depth with the priorities of health systems and investment projects, during which the participants reviewed a package of promising cooperation opportunities in the fields of innovation and modern health technologies, in a direct dialogue between government decision-makers and the most prominent actors in the Swiss health innovation system. His Excellency the Dr. Minister of Health delivered a speech in which he expressed his deep appreciation to the Swiss Arab Chamber of Commerce and Industry for hosting this high-level dialogue that brought together the most prominent minds and competencies. From the two regions to formulate a common future in the health sector, describing Geneva as the city that has long been the conscience of international cooperation and its faithful sponsor. His Excellency stressed that the world stands today at a significant historical turning point, as health systems are witnessing a radical restructuring under the weight of rising demand, shifting burdens of diseases and an unprecedented technological revolution, declaring clearly that the question at hand is no longer whether we cooperate, but rather how we cooperate boldly and quickly. His Excellency pointed out that the Sultanate of Oman’s journey Health is based on the “Oman 2040” vision, which elevates health from a mere service sector to a true pillar of national urbanization, indicating that the Sultanate of Oman is moving towards building a highly distinguished health system, proactive rather than reactive, resistant to every fluctuation, and fit for future generations. His Excellency reviewed the dimensions of this comprehensive transformation, which is based on five integrated pillars: promoting public health and prevention as a first and advanced line of defense, and consolidating comprehensive health coverage. As a human right, not a privilege, building distinguished national health cadres with global sovereignty and competence, establishing standards of governance and transparency in all health sector institutions, enhancing drug security and digital transformation, and establishing a culture of innovation as an engine for national progress. His Excellency pointed out that sustainable health systems are not built in isolation, but rather are formulated through true alliances: between governments and the private sector, between science and politics, and between nations united by a common goal, explaining that the Sultanate of Oman embodies this. Contentment through actual partnerships between the public and private sectors, systematic attraction of global talent, and a regulatory and investment environment designed to attract the highest capabilities in the world. His Excellency reviewed the ambitious digital health agenda for the Sultanate of Oman, stressing that the Sultanate of Oman is building an integrated digital national system that enables data-based governance and improves the patient experience, so that the Sultanate of Oman will be at the forefront of pioneering countries in smart, accurate health care. His Excellency Dr. Minister of Health presented The Sultanate of Oman is considered an exceptional partner in the health sector, based on three main pillars of political stability, a long-term institutional vision, and a firm commitment to excellence, stressing that these components have enabled it to adopt an ambition that goes beyond developing its national health system, to include effective contribution to building and strengthening the health system at the regional and international levels. On the other hand, the Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Health, participated today in the meeting of the Council of Arab Health Ministers, which was held at the headquarters of the World Health Organization. In Geneva, on the sidelines of the seventy-ninth session of the World Health Assembly, in the presence of their Excellencies the Ministers of Health and heads of delegations from the Arab member states. The delegation of the Sultanate of Oman at the meeting was headed by His Excellency Dr. Hilal bin Ali Hilal Al Sabti, Minister of Health. The meeting constituted an opportunity for Arab health leaders to meet under one roof, in an atmosphere of open dialogue and constructive consultation on the most prominent health files of common interest. Its holding at the headquarters of the World Health Organization was an affirmation that joint Arab health work is inseparable from the health system. The meeting addressed a number of priority strategic health issues for Arab countries, and focused on three main axes that included enhancing Arab coordination and cooperation in international health forums, exchanging expertise and experiences in developing health systems and digital transformation, in addition to discussing regional and international challenges and unifying efforts to confront epidemics and health emergencies in a way that enhances Arab health security. The participants agreed on the importance of continuing collective Arab coordinated action as a real lever for developing national health systems and enhancing Regional health security, and moving forward towards achieving sustainable development goals in the health sector, in a process that believes that what an individual cannot accomplish, the collective can achieve. The participation of His Excellency the Minister of Health in this meeting comes as an embodiment of the Sultanate of Oman’s constant keenness to actively engage in joint Arab action paths, and its positive contribution to formulating a unified Arab health vision that rises to the challenges and anticipates future prospects. On the other hand, the Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Health, participated in the ministerial meeting for The “Alliance of Champions to Combat Antimicrobial Resistance” was organized by the Kingdom of Sweden on the sidelines of the seventy-ninth session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva, with the participation of a number of ministers and senior international officials. The delegation of the Sultanate of Oman at the meeting was headed by His Excellency Dr. Hilal bin Ali bin Hilal Al Sabti, Minister of Health. The meeting dealt with a number of strategic axes that together form an integrated road map to confront the AMR crisis, foremost of which is: adopting a “one health” approach that recognizes that human, animal and environmental health One indivisible system, promoting the rational use of antibiotics and reducing unjustified indiscriminate prescribing, supporting epidemiological surveillance systems and national laboratories to accurately monitor and track resistance, enhancing research and innovation to develop therapeutic alternatives and new diagnostic tools, and deepening international cooperation to reduce the heavy health and economic burdens left by antibiotic resistance. A silent health threat that threatens the gains of modern medicine and returns humanity to the era before the discovery of antibiotics. From this standpoint, the “Alliance of Champions” meeting was an affirmation that confronting this threat is not built through individual efforts, but rather through collective political will and solid international coordination. The Sultanate of Oman’s participation in this high-level international coalition confirms its continuing national efforts to enhance health security and rationalize the use of antibiotics, within the framework of a national strategy consistent with the goals of sustainable development and the global directions of the World Health Organization. This participation enhances the Sultanate of Oman’s active presence in the international health work system, and confirms that the Sultanate Oman does not just sign commitments, but actually engages in alliances that turn these commitments into concrete policies, programs and procedures on the ground. The Sultanate of Oman’s delegation participating in the seventy-ninth session of the World Health Assembly includes His Excellency Dr. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Mandhari, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health for Health Planning and Organization, along with a number of officials from the Ministry.
