Monday 06 / April / 2026
Muscat: The activities of the National Obesity Awareness Week in the Sultanate of Oman will commence on 9 April.
The initiative aims to enhance the partnership between the public and private sectors and expand care services for obesity patients through the introduction of cardiometabolic clinics, the development of patient support programs, and improving access to modern treatments.
The National Obesity Awareness Week is organised by Oman Diabetes Association in collaboration with the National Diabetes and Endocrine Center. It encompasses a range of specialized activities, including a broad community awareness event at Qurum Natural Park. This is held in partnership with various relevant public and private health sectors, and in cooperation and coordination with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Youth.
The event features a dialogue session discussing the challenges of obesity in the Sultanate of Oman, in addition to an introductory and educational exhibition featuring the participating partners.
Furthermore, a national virtual dialogue session on the risks of obesity to individuals and society will be conducted, alongside a specialized workshop for healthcare cadres and a forum for pharmacists regarding the latest treatments. This is in addition to the implementation of mobile campaigns for the screening and early detection of obesity and certain associated chronic diseases.
On a national level, data from the 2025 National Survey in the Sultanate of Oman, conducted by the Ministry of Health, revealed that the overweight rate reached 32.1 percent, while the obesity rate stood at 32.7 percent, bringing the combined total to a significant 64.8 percent of the population. The figures demonstrate a clear gender disparity; the obesity rate among women is 39.3 percent compared to 26.4 percent among men, with the overall national obesity rate settling at 32.7 percent.
