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Al Sawadi health centre opened

sara — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 11:11:38 +0000

The Health Ministry yesterday celebrated the opening of the RO 950,000 Al Sawadi Health Centre here under the auspices of Shaikh Abdullah bin Mustahail Shamas, Wali of Barka. The centre, built on an area of 720 square metres, is a qualitative addition to the health services in the Wilayat of Barka.

Dr Saleema al . . . → Read More: Al Sawadi health centre opened

NewLife Healthcare launched; Fertility Centre reopens

Nadia — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 13:13:11 +0000

The NewLife Healthcare LLC, offering innovative IVF, stemcell, genetic, education and training, and homecare treatment and facilities, was officially inaugurated under the auspices of Her Highness Sayyida Dr Muna bint Fahd al Said at the InterContinental Hotel Muscat yesterday.

The event, which also marked the re-opening of the NewLife Fertility Centre at Athaiba, was . . . → Read More: NewLife Healthcare launched; Fertility Centre reopens

Conference on plastic and reconstructive surgery opens tomorrow

Nadia — Sat, 26 Feb 2011 11:07:38 +0000

A national conference on ‘Plastic, Reconstructive and Craniofacial Surgery opens at the Institute of Health Sciences, Wattayah, tomorrow. Organised by the Department of Plastic, Reconstructive & Craniofacial Surgery, Khoula Hospital, the three-day forum also features a pre-conference workshop on ‘Hand Injuries’.

The conference, according to Dr C Thomas (pictured), Head of Plastic Surgery Services . . . → Read More: Conference on plastic and reconstructive surgery opens tomorrow

International conference on breast cancer begins

Ash — Sun, 13 Feb 2011 06:40:44 +0000

An international conference on breast cancer, organised by the Sultan Qaboos University (SQU) in collaboration with the Medical Specialty Board, was opened at the Al Bustan Palace Hotel yesterday under the chairmanship of Dr Rawya bint Saud al Busaidiya, the Minister of Higher Education.

Dr Adel bin Mohammed al Ajmi, consultant breast reconstruction surgeon . . . → Read More: International conference on breast cancer begins

First Gynaecology and Obstetrics Conference

Ash — Thu, 10 Feb 2011 21:42:41 +0000

The 1st Gynaecology and Obstetrics Conference was organised here yesterday by the Medical Services Department in Al Buraimi under the patronage of Dr Mohammed bin Saif al Hosni, Under-Secretary of Ministry of Health for Health Affairs.

Attendees were members of Majlis Ash’shura and doctors. Nassir bin Saif al Busaidy, director of health services, said . . . → Read More: First Gynaecology and Obstetrics Conference

GCC meet to enhance nurse’s role in public health under way

Ash — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 10:57:16 +0000

The 9th GCC nursing symposium aimed at exploring the current regional and international trends in public health nursing and to draft recommendations for future development plans to the GCC Executive Board of Health Ministers (EBMoH) was opened at the Crown Plaza Hotel yesterday.

Rotationally conducted every two years in one of the GCC states, . . . → Read More: GCC meet to enhance nurse’s role in public health under way

Al Wafi Health Centre opens today

Nadia — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 12:22:29 +0000

Al Wafi Health Centre will be opened today in the Wilayat of Al Kamil W’ Al Wafi. The project, which costs RO 970,000, is being opened as part of celebrations marking the Sultanate’s celebrations of the 40th National Day.

The health establishment is built on an area of 713 square metres and it . . . → Read More: Al Wafi Health Centre opens today

Muscat Eye Laser Center to host renowned surgeon

Nadia — Sun, 30 Jan 2011 08:49:10 +0000

Renowned Japanese eye surgeon Prof Takayuki Akahoshi (pictured), returns to Muscat next month in line with a commitment by local host, Muscat Eye Laser Center, to enabling the delivery of truly world-class eye surgical care services within the Omani private sector.

The two-day tour, set for February 12-13, will build on Prof Akahoshi’s hugely . . . → Read More: Muscat Eye Laser Center to host renowned surgeon

Oman’s medical landscape progressing, say experts

Nadia — Sat, 22 Jan 2011 06:09:29 +0000

Experts who attended the Oman-Singapore Medical Seminar series, held at the Golden Tulip Hotel on Thursday, hailed the galloping progress made by the Sultanate in the area of medical health, saying “it’s growing by leaps and bounds”. Judy Lim, Director, Ministry of Health Holding Company (MOHH), the holding company of Singapore’s public healthcare assets, . . . → Read More: Oman’s medical landscape progressing, say experts

MoH signs pact for dialysis unit

Ash — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 08:08:33 +0000

An agreement to fund the expansion and development project for the dialysis unit at the Sultan Qaboos Hospital in Salalah was signed at the Health Ministry yesterday at a cost of RO 260,000 funded by Raysut Cement Company.

The agreement was signed from the Health Ministry by Saif bin Ahmed al Rawahi, Health Ministry’s . . . → Read More: MoH signs pact for dialysis unit

Investment opportunities in pvt health sector

Ash — Mon, 03 Jan 2011 08:41:24 +0000

A study conducted by the Oman Development Bank (ODB) on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in the Sultanate indicated the importance of projects in the health sector in providing various health services to citizens and expatriates alike.

The study, which included data on various economic sectors of SMEs, showed that the statistics from the . . . → Read More: Investment opportunities in pvt health sector

Chickenpox vaccine from today

Nadia — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 20:39:16 +0000

The Health Ministry, represented by the Communicable Disease Control Unit, will today begin giving a new chickenpox vaccine, the first vaccination of its kind for infants aged 12 months, those born in January 2010 and later.

Chickenpox is common in children under 12 years. It is a highly infectious disease.

It can . . . → Read More: Chickenpox vaccine from today

Muscat Eye Laser Center’s appeal goes international

Nadia — Sun, 02 Jan 2011 07:45:49 +0000

Muscat Eye Laser Center’s reputation as one of the Sultanate’s leading eye care facility extends beyond the country’s borders, as is evident from the recent case of a Swedish national who travelled all the way from her native Stockholm to avail herself of the Center’s specialist corrective services.

Lotta Anderson underwent Z-Lasik treatment . . . → Read More: Muscat Eye Laser Center’s appeal goes international

International meditation, empowerment conference

Ash — Thu, 30 Dec 2010 09:21:43 +0000

Effective methods of harnessing the power of the mind for a better and healthier life will be spotlighted at the first ever conference on meditation and self development, due to be held from January 11 to 14, 2011 at the Bahrain International Exhibition and Convention Centre under the patronage of Shaikh Khalid bin . . . → Read More: International meditation, empowerment conference

Walkathon held to enhance Aids awareness

Nadia — Tue, 21 Dec 2010 05:00:13 +0000

In observation of the World Aids Day (WAD), a series of activities to enhance awareness about HIV commenced with a walkathon starting from the InterContinental Hotel to Qurum Natural Park yesterday. Dr Rasheed bin Safi al Huraibi, Secretary-General for National Committee for Human Rights, presided over the launch of a chain of events including . . . → Read More: Walkathon held to enhance Aids awareness