As part of the Sultanate of Oman’s commitment to enhancing a sustainable healthcare system and ensuring community well-being, and in response to the growing demand for healthcare services, the Ministry of Health (MOH) celebrated today (Monday) the opening of the Al Amerat Heights Health Complex in the Muscat Governorate.
The opening ceremony was held under the patronage of H.E. Ahmed bin Saleh Al-Rashdi, the Undersecretary of the Ministry of Endowments and Religious Affairs. The event was attended by H.E. Dr. Ahmed bin Salem Al-Mandhari, MOH Undersecretary for Planning and Health Regulation, as well as Dr. Samira bint Mousa Al-Maimani, the Acting Director-General of Health Services in the Muscat Governorate. In addition, members of the Shura Council, the Wali, several officials from the Ministry of Health, and directors of relevant entities were present.
This project was made possible through a generous donation from a citizen and under the supervision of the Endowment Health Foundation (Athar).
In her opening speech, Dr. Samira Al-Maimani pointed out that the opening of the health complex is part of ongoing efforts to provide high-quality healthcare services that meet the needs of both citizens and residents. She emphasized that this represents an important step towards achieving the goals of Oman Vision 2040, which aims to build a sustainable healthcare system that enhances the quality of life and raises the standard of healthcare services.
The Al Amerat Heights Health Complex offers a comprehensive range of primary healthcare services, including general medicine clinics, an expanded immunization program, as well as a variety of specialized clinics such as those for chronic diseases, hypertension and diabetes, and asthma.
Furthermore, the complex includes dedicated clinics for maternal care, an early detection program for non-communicable diseases, breast cancer screening, elderly health checkups, and a smoking cessation clinic.
With regard to specialized care, the complex includes a range of secondary healthcare specialized clinics, such as internal medicine, pediatrics, otolaryngology, and ophthalmology, as well as a laboratory, pharmacy, two examination rooms, a meeting and training hall, and a room for computer system control. Additionally, the complex is equipped with 19 beds, with the possibility of expansion, distributed across various clinics within the facility.
It is worth noting that the construction of the complex took 16 months, covering a building area of 15,000 square meters, with a total cost of approximately 750,000 Omani Rials. This complex represents a significant addition to the healthcare system and reflects the government's ongoing efforts to provide comprehensive healthcare services with high-quality standards.