The Health Planning Conference in Salalah, organized by the Ministry of Health and the Directorate General of Health Services in Dhofar Governorate, started on Tuesday at the Sultan Qaboos Cultural and Recreational Complex. This three-day conference aims to improve healthcare services and enhance their quality in Dhofar Governorate.
Opening of the Conference and Speeches by Senior Officials
The opening of this conference was attended by Sheikh Salim Mustahil Al-Mashani, advisor to the Royal Court of Oman. Dr. Hani Ahmed Al-Qadhi, Director General of the Directorate General of Health Services in Dhofar, emphasized the importance of strategic planning in improving healthcare services and integrating its components with the national objectives of the "Oman Vision 2040" program in his speech. He referred to the main theme of the conference, "From Knowledge to Impact," and stressed the need to convert data and programs into practical and applicable solutions to improve the quality of healthcare services.
Goals and Programs of the Conference
The aim of this conference is to strengthen the capabilities of staff and managers in health planning and management and equip them with tools for future forecasting and assessing institutional impacts. Dr. Al-Qadhi also emphasized the need for proper management of existing resources and effective responses to the challenges and growth needs in the health sector.
At the opening of the conference, two strategic memoranda of understanding were signed, one between Dhofar Health Services and the University of Technology and Applied Sciences in Salalah, and the other between the Ministry of Health and the "Ibn Firnas" drone center. An exhibition was also held alongside the conference, and the first discussion panel titled "The Future of Sustainable Health" commenced.
The conference program includes the screening of a documentary film about the journey of health planning in Dhofar Governorate and the presentation of working papers that address lessons from health transformation and national indicators from non-communicable health surveys. The sessions of the conference will focus on two main axes: "Governance and Leadership" and "Health System Preparedness." These sessions will examine the experiences of health clusters in the Sultanate of Oman and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, as well as policies for empowering national staff.
A package of digital and innovative initiatives, including the "Dawa" platform, "Qatra" and "Wisal," and projects in artificial intelligence and telemedicine will also be reviewed. The conference program includes several interactive discussion panels with the participation of various officials and experts covering topics such as planning, institutional innovation, quality management, and patient care.
It is noteworthy that the scientific program of the conference includes the presentation of 25 working papers divided into 5 main panels, and 16 innovative projects and initiatives will also be reviewed. Additionally, awareness and advisory corners have been created to promote concepts of sustainable health.
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