Muscat: The Ministry of Health concluded today the Dhofar Forum for Health Digital Transformation with a series of recommendations aimed at accelerating digitalization in the health sector and strengthening the cybersecurity system.
These efforts are intended to improve the quality of health services and achieve the objectives of Oman Vision 2040.
The two-day forum, held under the theme "Digitization of health and innovation: Towards an outstanding, sustainable healthcare service”, saw broad participation from administrative, medical, and nursing staff from health, military, and security institutions, as well as representatives from the private sector.
The forum issued several key recommendations, including: Forming teams at the directorate-general level in the governorates to accelerate digital transformation; Attracting specialized Omani talents to support the sustainability of this transformation; Introducing the latest medical technologies to enhance the quality of health services and improve performance efficiency and increasing awareness of the risks of cyberattacks and ensuring data protection in health institutions.
Participants also called for regular field visits by central digital transformation teams to various governorates to monitor the implementation of plans, identify challenges, and exchange expertise, which will help drive the health digital transformation process efficiently and effectively.
The forum's discussions covered several main topics, including the use of modern technologies, improving the efficiency of health systems, enhancing cybersecurity, and reviewing national experiences in digital innovation. Discussions also highlighted the importance of integration among health institutions across different governorates.
