The Sultanate of Oman, represented by the Ministry of Health, has received the United Nations' 2022 Award for Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs). The award reflects the UN’s recognition of Oman’s efforts to combat NCDs resulting from tobacco use.
It was unveiled on the sidelines of the 78th United Nations General Assembly meetings being held in New York.
The international award caps up the Health Ministry’s commitment to multi-sectoral action to prevent and control NCDs, for example through the implementation of plain packaging for tobacco products at the national level. The ministry's approach fits with sustainable development goals vis-à-vis the control of NCDs in Oman.
The award was received via videocall by Dr. Abdullah Hamoud Al Harthi, Senior Consultant in Trauma and Intensive Care Surgery at the Ministry of Health.
The award was deemed an accomplishment to be added to the chain of achievements made by the Ministry of Health in Oman in various health fields. It highlights the progress made by Oman within the context of the Renewed Renaissance and underscores the government’s aspiration to be within the ranks of advanced countries.
Source: Oman News Agency