The second 'Ta'zeez' (Enhancement) conference aimed at improving school health services was held on Sunday at the Across Ages Museum in Wilayat Manah. This conference was organized by the General Directorate of Health Services in the Dhakiliyah Governorate of Oman.
Conference Goals and Intersectoral Collaborations
This program seeks to promote a culture of quality and innovation in school health services and encourage health staff to present initiatives and practical solutions for the development of health programs. Additionally, strengthening collaboration and integration between the health and education sectors to serve the health of students and provide a safe and healthy environment in schools is another goal of this conference.
Introduction of Innovative Initiatives and Emphasis on Shared Responsibility
This conference was held under the patronage of Dr. Ahmed Salem Al-Mandhari, the Undersecretary for Health Planning and Regulation. He stated that the initiatives for development and improvement presented at the exhibition alongside the conference showcase the level of collaboration and integration between the health and education sectors as well as public and private institutions. These initiatives contribute to raising health awareness and providing a safe and healthy environment for students.
Dr. Mohammed Hamad Al-Toubi, Director of the Disease Control and Prevention Department, emphasized that this conference serves as a continuation of efforts made to enhance the level of health services in schools and universities and to create a platform for exchanging successful experiences among professionals and health staff.
He added that the Ministry of Health pays special attention to school health programs as one of the fundamental pillars for promoting the health and safety of students, and this conference provides an opportunity to present ideas and suggestions, discuss challenges, and find practical and applicable solutions.
At this conference, the 'Gharas' (Planting) initiative was introduced as one of the initiatives to encourage health staff to innovate and develop school health services, with 16 innovative entries and improvements presented in this field for the academic year 2025/2026.
Additionally, the exhibition accompanying the conference was held to showcase health and innovative projects and initiatives, and officials were informed about their objectives and implementation mechanisms.
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