Bawshar Health Committee Reviews several Issues to Enhance Community Awareness Efforts
01/10/2026
The Health Committee in Bawshar held its second meeting for 2026, chaired by His Excellency Sheikh Ahmed bin Ali Al Habsi, Wali of Bawshar, to follow up on several issues related to healthcare and explore ways to support health awareness and community services.
The meeting reviewed the National Guide for the Health Services Planning Methodology, along with numerous awareness-raising topics, including the importance of premarital medical examinations, introducing the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, and a community competition aimed at reducing the spread of drugs and psychotropic substances. These initiatives contribute to raising health consciousness among the community members.
The Committee discussed the provision of a designated space and facilities for visitors at the Kidney Dialysis Unit, as well as several health proposals and initiatives and cooperation with the Omani Women`s Association in Bawshar in implementing them. This would expand the reach of awareness programmes and reinforce their accessibility to different groups of the community.
His Excellency met with Dr Yousuf bin Mohammed Al Farsi, Director General of Health Services in Muscat Governorate, to discuss a number of health-related topics concerning the Wilayat and areas of coordination between the Wali`s Office and the Directorate General of Health Services in the Governorate.
The follow-up included a visit to Kidney Dialysis Centre in Bawshar to inspect its facilities and the services provided to patients, monitor the workflow, identify its key needs and challenges, and discuss ways of addressing them. Thereby supporting the quality of services provided to visitors.
This follow-up forms part of ongoing efforts to address healthcare matters and continue coordination among the relevant entities in a way that serves the community and supports advancing healthcare programmes, services and awareness initiatives.
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