Oman today_ Oman’s Ministry of Health has launched a national accreditation system for healthcare institutions, marking a significant step in improving the country’s healthcare services. The system will be implemented across all public, private, military, and civil healthcare institutions recognized by the International Society for Quality in Health Care (ISQua). Its main goal is to enhance service quality and ensure adherence to both national and international standards. During the launch event, Dr. Hilal bin Ali al Sabti, Minister of Health, emphasized the government’s commitment to advancing the healthcare sector. Dr. Ahmed bin Salem al Mandhari, Undersecretary for Health Planning and Regulation, described the system as a major milestone in improving healthcare outcomes, addressing technical, operational, and humanitarian aspects. The system includes over 240 standards that will be implemented in phases. Dr. Qamra bint Saeed al Sariri, Director General of the Quality Assurance Centre, stated that the first phase will commence in 2025, focusing initially on hospitals and continuing through 2030.
The Ministry of Health Oman has launched an accreditation system for healthcare facilities
