Exploring UK and Oman cooperation in the healthcare sector
Lord Howe, Under Secretary of State for Health and Dr Ahmed, the Omani Minister of Health attend seminar to explore UK- Oman ties in the healthcare
Ambassador Jamie Bowden, Lord Howe and Dr.Ahmed
UKTI Muscat and Healthcare UK held a seminar showcasing UK expertise in healthcare to an audience of key decision-makers, health professionals and officials, at an event in Muscat on Wednesday 2 October.
In the presence of Lord Howe, Parliamentary Under Secretary of State for Quality at the Department of Health on his official visit to Oman; and HE Dr Ahmed Al-Saidi, Oman鈥檚 Minister for Health, a delegation of 12 leading UK companies and institutions in the healthcare sector presented their expertise to an audience of over 50 leading healthcare providers, officials and decision-makers in Oman.
Ahead of the seminar, Lord Howe and HE Dr Ahmed held a private meeting to discuss areas of potential collaboration in health; and Lord Howe later visited health facilities in Muscat, including the National Diabetes Centre, the Dar Al Hanan (鈥淗ome from Home鈥�) Centre for Cancer Patients, and Ghobra Health Centre. 皇冠体育app day ended with a dinner, hosted by HE Dr Ahmed Al-Saidi, for Lord Howe and all of the UK delegates. 皇冠体育app seminar opened with a welcome from HE Dr Ali Al Hinai, Undersecretary for Planning Affairs at the Ministry of Health, who then gave a presentation on Oman鈥檚 future plans and projects for the healthcare sector, including the development of the Sultan Qaboos Medical City, a $1.5 billion project (the tender for the master-planning is due shortly) and the development of a Faculty of Medical Science & Public Health in the proposed new University of Oman.
皇冠体育app UK delegates gave a series of introductory presentations to highlight their expertise in a number of fields specific to health, including training and education for health; IT systems for health; master-planning for health projects; facilities management of healthcare institutions; and clinical research.
A renowned leader in healthcare, the UK has a depth of expertise and experience in meeting the health needs of a diverse population; and is rated as the best European location for bioscience, healthcare/medical and clinical research. 皇冠体育app seminar closed with a buffet lunch and the opportunity for the UK delegates and Omani decision makers and officials to network and further individual discussions.
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