1. Non-communicable Diseases control Experience of Oman
Dr Sulaiman Al-Shereiqi; MD, MHA, MPH
Dept. Non-communicable diseases surveillance & ctrl 1

3. Structure & history of NCD services
Developed in size (from section to full dept.) in 2003
Covered services:
- Mainly diabetes
- Screening for NCDs
- Tobacco control advocating activities
- Program for eye and ear health program
- Gearing for developing cancer services
- Gearing for CVDs (hypertension & stroke)
- Developed national strategy (DPAS)
- Support for program for mental health
Surveillance: cancer & diabetes registries
Priority planning with other dept (Nutrition, Hlth Edu, School Hlth)
No health accounts to estimate costs

4. Main achievements
Implemented a nationwide screening program for some NCD since 2007
National Strategy for diet & PA
Maintaining good cancer registry
Section responsible for tobacco Ctrl
Coordination with GCC countries for NCD control plan to 2025
Currently reforming NCD services inline with HCS vision for health 2050

5. Main challenges Preventive services poorly financed
Identifying common priorities with other concerned departments
Getting other stakeholders in action

6. Lessons learned
Higher political involvement in setting strategies for NCD control is essential element for success
When planning NCD control strategies and implementation plans, carefully consider:
- budgeting
- human resources
- training

7. Lessons learned (cont.)
Healthy cities projects work but require good marketing and funding
Screening programs are effective but public acceptance is moderate
Tobacco control achieve better with policy changes & taxation
NCD intervention programs require focused training programs targeting nursing & nutritionist

8. Next steps
Improve institution-based preventive services & develop community-based preventive services
Strengthening PHC with specialized diabetes & metabolic synd. Clinics
Reform tertiary care for better access & equity
Work with other stakeholders to plan to establish community health services
Implement the NCD control strategy & DPAS

9. Thank you