Second stage of National Noncommunicable Diseases Survey is launched in Muscat Governorate

Muscat: Sayyid Saud bin Hilal Al Busaidi, Governor of Muscat, sponsored the first Health Forum 2025, organised by the Health Committee in Muttrah.

It was attended by  Dr. Saeed bin Harib Al Lamki, Undersecretary of the Ministry of Health for Health Affairs, and a number of officials and concerning stakeholders.

This forum reviewed a number of strategies to reduce the use of narcotics and psychotropic substances, the achievements of the first phase of the national survey of non-communicable diseases implemented by the Directorate of Health Services in Muscat Governorate, which concluded with the monitoring and visiting 88% of homes in Muscat Governorate and discussed working papers regarding the National Competition to Combat Narcotics And Psychotropic Substances and the role of the educational sector to reduce this issue.

Dr Hamad bin Said Al Mamari, Wali of Muttrah, appreciated the implemented efforts by the Ministry of Health and the health committees in Muscat Governorate.

He remembered Muttrah's participation in the third edition of the National Competition to Combat Narcotics and Psychotropic Substances and the second position winning of the ‘Together We Unite’ campaign in Oman.

Dr Yousuf bin Mohammed Al Farsi, Director General of Health Services in Muscat Governorate, confirmed that the forum is a national event that carries a shared responsibility to promote partnership and integration to improve the health of individuals and society.

He pointed out that the national competition to reduce drugs and substances is a collective stand that embodies national cohesion to face one of the most serious challenges that threaten the present and future of our children.

Unity between public and private institutions is the unique method to protect our children. This Forum marked the launch of the second stage of the National Noncommunicable Diseases Survey, which targets citizens and residents aged 15 years and older in the Sultanate of Oman.

It identifies the burden of noncommunicable diseases, provide a comprehensive database, and enable effective health planning.