The media committee of the Royal Hospital organized today (Monday) the first Digital Health Media Forum in Oman at Novotel Hotel under the auspices of His Excellency Dr. Hilal Ali Al-Sabti, Minister of Health.
The ceremony was marked by the launch of the "MetruwaRubu" podcast and the "Fanar" interactive platform for digital health media.
At the end of the opening ceremony, the patron of the event honored the speakers and participants of the forum.
The "Fanar" platform is a groundbreaking initiative for continuous learning, transforming health media through the enhancement of digital transformation in alignment with Oman Vision 2040. This platform provides cutting-edge, comprehensive learning resources that reflect the digital age, playing a pivotal role in building a progressive and engaged society.
Fanar aims at promoting continuous learning by enabling individuals to access modern and updated educational resources in the field of health media, empowering human resources, developing skills, and enhancing professional expertise in health media. It also aspires to foster innovation and creativity by providing an educational environment that stimulates creative thinking and the development of innovative solutions, in addition providing high-quality, flexible educational content to both individuals and institutions, making learning seamless and accessible to all.
Meanwhile, the " MetruwaRubu " podcast creates a powerful auditory space that transcends the confines of healthcare institutions, unveiling the human stories that bridge distances. By hosting experts in the healthcare sector, it offers an intimate look at the experiences, challenges, and moments that have shaped their lives, all while stepping away from the traditional clinical environment.
The podcast seeks to illuminate the human side of healthcare workers by sharing the stories and challenges that reveal the profound humanity within the health sector, enhance societal understanding by providing a window into the lives of healthcare workers beyond their professional duties, giving the public insight into their personal struggles and triumphs. It further aims to inspire and foster connections by motivating listeners through powerful, real-life experiences that connect them to the values of selflessness and sacrifice
The anticipated outcomes of the podcast include a heightened appreciation for healthcare workers by showcasing their humanity and the vital role they play in society, inspiring the public with content that emphasizes human values and fosters stronger connections between individuals, and enriching the conversation around health by opening a space for meaningful dialogue about the human elements both within and beyond the healthcare environment.
The overall goal of the forum was to highlight the role of digital health media in enhancing health awareness and promoting digital health education in Oman, showcase global best practices and policies related to the use of digital media in healthcare, offering practical solutions to support digital transformation in Oman's healthcare sector.
The forum was rich of lectures and discussion sessions that gathered specialists from both the health and media sectors, as well as specialized training workshops aimed at fostering collaboration between these two important fields. The event covered spectrum of topic including designing digital health content, strategies for health communication via social media, and utilizing modern technologies to deliver effective health messages.
It is expected that the forum will contribute to accelerating the digital transformation of Oman's healthcare sector and strengthen the role of digital media in raising health awareness and changing societal behaviors towards healthier lifestyles. The forum will further promote collaboration between the health and media sectors, providing an opportunity to exchange knowledge and experiences, leading to tangible outcomes in digital health media.
The forum is part of the Ministry of Health’s efforts to achieve the "Oman Vision 2040" by innovating the use of technology to provide excellent health services and promote sustainable health education development.
