The Sultanate of Oman has made significant strides in the field of sustainable health by prioritising prevention, enhancing the quality of health services, supporting research and involving the community.

Recent times have seen the implementation of various programmes and initiatives aimed at enhancing the quality of life. The Council of Ministers previously approved the establishment of a National Centre for Women's and Children's Health in Sultan Haitham City, a new central public health laboratory, the creation of the National Genome and Human Data Programme (Oman Genome), a National Centre for Ophthalmology, and the introduction of a national programme for early screening of common cancers among women.