The Ministry of Health (MOH), represented by the National Health Observatory System at the Health System Governance Centre, today (Monday) held a workshop on the National Health Observatory System at the Royal Tulip Muscat Hotel. The workshop was held under the patronage of H.E. Dr. Ahmed bin Salem Al Mandhari, MOH Undersecretary for Health Planning and Regulation.
At the opening of the workshop, H.E. Dr. Ahmed Al Mandhari, MOH Undersecretary for Health Planning and Regulation, highlighted, in his speech, the importance of the National Health Observatory System, its intended role within the health system, and the anticipated outcomes it is expected to achieve in the future. 
The workshop aimed to establish a shared understanding of the Observatory’s vision and ongoing initiatives; develop an agreed-upon map identifying areas of overlap, gaps, and interdependencies among the various health information systems; reach consensus on the guiding principles, target operating model, and approved source of data inputs; and establish an officially endorsed joint working team to implement the strategic project.
The workshop brought together staff from various MOH directorates, along with participants from the Medical City for Military and Security Services and the Oman Medical Specialty Board. The sessions were delivered by Dr. Bader bin Talib Al Alawi, Director of the Health System Governance Centre at the Ministry of Health, and Dr. Mohammed Rafiq from the National Health Observatory System.