Oman and Egypt Discuss Strengthening Health Cooperation at WHO Eastern Mediterranean Meeting

Meeting Overview

Dr. Hilal Ali Al Sabti, Oman’s Minister of Health, met with Dr. Khaled Abdel Ghaffar, Egypt’s Minister of Health and Population, during the seventy-third session of the WHO Regional Committee for the Eastern Mediterranean held in Cairo. The encounter took place on the margins of the committee’s proceedings.

Areas of Cooperation Discussed

The two sides exchanged views on strengthening health cooperation and examined several health issues of mutual interest. They stressed the need for ongoing coordination and consultation, and highlighted the exchange of expertise and experience, especially in the development of health human resources, as well as cooperation in advanced medical education and clinical training programmes.

Outcome and Participation

Both officials affirmed that the meeting reflects the shared commitment of Oman and Egypt to consolidate existing ties and broaden partnership in the health sector, aiming to improve health services and raise the efficiency of medical cadres in each country. The session was also attended by Abdullah Nasser Al Rahbi, Oman’s ambassador to Egypt, together with a range of representatives from both nations.