The Ministry of Health (MOH), represented by the Directorate General of Planning & Studies (DGPS) received today (Tuesday) a visiting team from the Environment Authority to view the statistical system of the Ministry.

The visit is part of the joint cooperation between government sectors to exchange national experiences on the information system, as well as sharing the data and statistical experiences.

The visiting team met Dr. Omar bin Abdulaziz Al-Farsi, MOH Director of Information and Statistics, through which the statistical system of the Ministry, which is locally and regionally advanced was highlighted during the meeting. The DGPS ensures obtaining high-quality national health data and working with various related authorities in the Sultanate to enhance the quality of the health statistics.

The meeting reviewed the role of information technology in improving the health data collection tools and the achievements that have been made. The staff of the Information and Statistics Department provided a visual presentation on the mechanism of data flow from the health institutions along with Al-Shifa Pulse system, which will be the main source of data in the future.

A number of common issues have been discussed between the two sides such as the 3,9,3 targets of the Sustainable Development Goals which provide for reducing the mortality rate caused by air pollution, unsafe water, and unsafe sewage services. Achieving these joint targets is a common matter between the two sides.

It is worth mentioning that the Ministry has adopted a national health data & statistics strategy in the Health Vision (Health 2050) to ensure the response of health data in the Sultanate for the national, regional and global needs in order to obtain reliable health data in time.