Dhofar
Governorate Achieves Significant Milestones in Healthcare Infrastructure
Development
Salalah,
18 Aug (ONA) – The Dhofar Governorate is making substantial progress in
executing critical healthcare infrastructure projects designed to enhance
medical services and expand healthcare accessibility for both citizens and
residents.
These
developments form part of Oman’s comprehensive strategy to modernize its
healthcare sector and strengthen its foundational infrastructure in alignment
with national development goals and Oman Vision 2040.
Dr.
Hani Ahmed Al Qadi, Director General of Health Services in Dhofar Governorate,
highlighted the Sultan Qaboos Hospital project in Salalah as the flagship
initiative among current developments, reporting 72% completion of the RO 138
million facility.
In
a statement to Oman News Agency (ONA), Dr. Al Qadi elaborated on the hospital’s
specifications: “The 100,000-square-meter medical complex features a
seven-story structure with a 700-bed capacity distributed across 3,238 rooms.
The facility will offer specialized departments including emergency medicine,
medical imaging, chemotherapy, dialysis, burn treatment, and rehabilitation
services. Additionally, it will house multiple intensive care units catering to
adults, pediatric patients, and neonates, complemented by comprehensive
educational and support facilities.”
“The
new hospital represents a transformative advancement for healthcare delivery in
Dhofar,” Dr. Al Qadi emphasized. “Beyond its expanded capacity, the
institution will serve as a center for medical education and professional
development, significantly enhancing our regional healthcare
capabilities.”
The
Director General further noted the accelerated progress of other healthcare
initiatives across the governorate, underscoring the government’s commitment to
timely project completion. “These strategic developments support our
decentralization efforts while maintaining the highest standards of medical
care through effective public-private partnerships,” he added.
Key
projects demonstrating notable advancement include Thumrait Hospital
Conversion. The transformation of Thumrait Health Center into a full-service
hospital has reached 80% completion. The upgraded facility will feature
dedicated inpatient wards for male, female, and pediatric patients, isolation
units, a dialysis department, and comprehensive support infrastructure
including conference facilities and administrative spaces.
As
for Mudhi Health Center, construction of the new medical center in Thumrait
stands at 70% completion, with plans for twelve general practice clinics,
specialized dental care, radiology and physiotherapy services, diagnostic
laboratories, pharmaceutical services, and health education resources.
As
far as Mirbat Emergency and Dialysis Unit is concerned, initial construction
phases for the accident/emergency department and renal care facility have
achieved 15% completion, marking the beginning of enhanced emergency medical
services for the region.
Regarding
Taqa Hospital Expansion Project, the facility has already completed four new
clinical units, with ongoing emergency department renovations currently at 10%
completion.
As
for Awqad Health Center Enhancement Project, the second phase of expansion at
Awqad Health Center in Salalah has progressed to 82%, incorporating four
additional clinical units to increase patient capacity.
These
strategic healthcare investments demonstrate Oman’s commitment to developing
world-class medical infrastructure across all governorates, ensuring equitable
access to quality healthcare services for all residents while supporting the
nation’s long-term sustainable development objectives.
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