The Undersecretaries of Ministries of Health of the GCC states convened today (Monday) their video conference sixth meeting to discuss the latest developments of Coronavirus (COVID-19).

H.E. Dr. Mohammed bin Saif Al-Hosni, Undersecretary of Ministry of Health for Health Affairs represented the Sultanate in the meeting with the presence of Dr. Khadim Jafar Sulaiman Director General of Specialized Medical Care along with Dr. Said bin Harib Al-Lamki, Director General of Primary Healthcare and member of the Executive Board of GCC Health Council.

The meeting reviewed the minute of the previous meeting, focused on the number of laboratory tests (PCR) diagnosing COVID-19 cases, discussed the steps taken to protect the health workers and the financial impacts of the pandemic on the health sector.

The sixth meeting touched upon the treatment protocols, mechanism of testing, and assessment of the current pandemic situation in the member states.

The GCC Undersecretaries praised the significant efforts of the staff working in the health sector and their contribution in tackling COVID-19, as well as the cooperation of the citizens along with the official and civil authorities in these exceptional circumstances.

Furthermore, the undersecretaries urge all GCC citizens and residents to implement the infection control standards, avoid attending the gatherings as possible and adhere to the preventive safety measures. They also stressed the importance of taking the information from the reliable sources and to not pay attention to rumors and unofficial social media channels. In addition to co-operating with all developments to ensure the safety of the GCC citizens and residents and enjoying the highest levels of health.