Country cooperation strategy for WHO and Oman 2021–2025

Overview

The aim of the Country Cooperation Strategy for WHO and Oman, 2021–2025, is to strengthen and guide cooperation between WHO and the Ministry of Health as the steward of all stakeholders operating in the health sector in mutually agreed upon priority areas to promote, maintain, recover and improve the health of all people living in Oman, guided by the priorities addressed in the 10th 5-year health and development plan. This will impact the overall health and well-being in the Eastern Mediterranean Region and beyond in line with Vision 2023 and GPW 13.

The CCS priorities include: 1. Moving towards universal health coverage and an equitable, efficient and sustainable people-centred health system. 2. Protecting people from health emergencies and eliminating priority diseases. 3. Promoting healthier lifestyles and well-being and maximizing partnerships to address the social determinants of health. 4. Accelerating and reinforcing the use of information technologies and data for policy-making and expanding digital health. 5. Broadening partnership with Oman for global and regional health diplomacy.