AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoOman Health: Oman’s Ministry of Health says patients sent abroad for treatment fell by about 49% from 2023 to 2025, dropping from 779 to 398, as specialised services expand at home; the ministry also plans a National Centre for Virtual Health to cut waiting lists and reduce unnecessary in-person visits. Public Health: With cooler weather approaching, Oman’s MoH is urging people to protect themselves from seasonal influenza, highlighting vaccination for high-risk groups (including chronic disease patients, older adults, healthcare workers, pregnant women, and children) plus simple steps like hand hygiene, ventilation, and avoiding close contact with symptomatic people. Global Health Policy: WHO member states advanced talks on a pathogen access and benefit-sharing system under the WHO Pandemic Agreement, aiming for faster sharing of pathogen materials and fair access to vaccines, therapeutics, and diagnostics. Medical Tech: Koning Health says its Koning Breast CT System has been added to Australia’s ARTG, enabling commercial supply there. Oman & Trade (health standards angle): Oman’s ambassador to Russia says 16 Omani companies at WorldFood Moscow are using the exhibition to reach Eurasian markets and meet technical and health standards demanded by importers.
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