The Ministry of Health commemorated on (Thursday) 50 years of operation of the Al Nahdha Hospital. The celebration witnessed massive presence of the administration members and number of doctors, consultants, nursing staff, as well a group of the hospital’s health workers.

The celebration began with the address of Director General of Khaoula Hospital and Chairperson of Al Nahdha Hospital Board Dr. Mazin Al Khabouri where he expressed his honor for being part of the hospital staff as his career started in the hospital in 1981. Al Khabouri then referred to the progress achieved over the years in the hospital’s departments particularly those made in the Nose, Ear, and Throat department that aligns with the medical advancement worldwide. The Director General of Khaoula Hospital also pointed out to Nahdha hospital key goals over the past years regarding the development of its health cadres that influences the development of the whole health sector.

Director of Al Nahdha Hospital Dr. Hamed Al Harthi reviewed in his word the progress of the hospital since its opening, in addition to the current services provided for clients, and its role amid COVID-19 pandemic and other educational roles.

At the end, Dr. Mazin Al Khabouri honored number of senior health workers whose contributions were tangible in accelerating health progress of Al Nahdha hospital.

Notably, Al-Nahda Hospital has seen a qualitative and quantitative leap in the provision of specialized high-tech health care since its establishment in 1972. It has expanded in a number of specialized clinics such as accident and emergency medicine, rehabilitation and physiotherapy services. Moreover, the hospital includes a one-day surgery ward and modern operating rooms. Al-Nahda Hospital also provides secondary health care for population of Muscat Governorate in various specialties in addition to internal medicine and pediatric services.

Furthermore, the hospital is a teaching hospital that carries out educational and academic roles. Taking into consideration the significance of continuing education, it conducts several courses, workshops and conferences at the local and international levels, in addition to participation of hospital doctors in research at local and international symposiums and conferences.