A5058481717- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Viral Infections and Vectors
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Malaria Research and Control
- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Travel-related health issues
- Viral Infections and Outbreaks Research
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Smoking Behavior and Cessation
- Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology
- Salmonella and Campylobacter epidemiology
- Global Maternal and Child Health
- Neonatal and Maternal Infections
- Food Safety and Hygiene
- SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- Myasthenia Gravis and Thymoma
- Hepatitis B Virus Studies
- Hereditary Neurological Disorders
- Influenza Virus Research Studies
- Peripheral Neuropathies and Disorders
- Sex work and related issues
Ministry of Health
2014-2021
Ministry of Health
2018
Oman Medical College
2015
Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a serious disease with high fatality rate reported in many countries. The first case of CCHF Oman was detected 1995 and serosurveys have suggested widespread infection humans livestock throughout the country.Cases to Ministry Health (MoH) between 2017 were retrospectively reviewed. Diagnosis confirmed by serology and/or molecular tests Oman. Stored RNA from recent cases studied sequencing complete open reading frame (ORF) viral S segment at Public...
Although the majority of travel-associated communicable diseases can be prevented, public health burden these remains significant.Relatively little is known about how travelers know and perceive risks associated with travel they utilize preventive measures before while traveling abroad.This study was conducted to determine level knowledge, attitudes, practices (KAP) Muscat International Airport in order assess knowledge gap need for services Oman.A cross-sectional over a period 1 week using...
Stigma and discrimination undermine the quality of life people with HIV their access to health services. This study aimed assess HIV-related knowledge, attitudes practices among healthcare workers (HCWs) in Oman.This cross-sectional took place between July November 2016. A questionnaire was distributed 1,400 government HCWs determine practices.A total 1,281 participated (response rate = 92%). Routine tasks, such as dressing wounds, drawing blood touching clothes, were a cause concern for...
The prevention of infection through vaccination has been among the most successful public health interventions. Nearly 2.5 million deaths per year globally are saved by immunization against vaccine-preventable disease (VPD) (WHO, 2013) [1]. Oman experienced a sharp decline in VPDs over last 40 years due to introduction new vaccines and maintenance high coverage 99%. World Health Organization (WHO) United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) launched effective vaccine management (EVM) framework...
Several countries in the Middle East and around 22 worldwide have reported cases of human infection with respiratory syndrome coronavirus (MERS-CoV). The exceptionally high fatality rate resulting from MERS-CoV conjunction paucity knowledge about this emerging virus has led to major public international concern. Within framework national acute illness surveillance, Ministry Health Sultanate Oman announced two confirmed date. aim report is describe epidemiological aspects these highlight...
Objectives: This study aimed to understand the epidemiology of meningitis cases admitted hospitals in Oman and identify any changing microbial patterns from introduction new vaccines.Methods: A retrospective analysis all reported through a national surveillance system.Meningitis is notifiable disease.Results: Of total 581 period between January 1, 2005 December 31, 2013, 15% (88) were confirmed be bacterial origin 7.2% (42/581) viral.In 50.9% (296) patients with suspected pyogenic...
To assess the impact of capacity-building interventions introduced by Oman National AIDS Programme on quality HIV care in country.HIV viral load (VL) suppression and loss to follow-up (LTFU) rates were calculated for period before (in December 2015; n=1098) after June 2017; n=1185) introduction interventions: training, support, pathway development. Three VL cuts-offs at last measurement year interest used define suppression.In intention-to-treat (ITT) analysis, <200 copies/ml <1000 increased...
Objectives:To investigate the course of a community gastroenteritis outbreak by Salmonella and implement interventional activities roles to prevent occurring such an in future.Methods: From August 27 2 September 2015, 101 individuals were reported among local community.All affected had history food consumption at restaurant.A rapid response team conducted active surveillance interview with workers restaurant.Food items stools from handlers cultured sent for genotyping.An environmental audit...
Background Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever (CCHF) is a serious disease with high fatality rate reported in many countries. The first case of CCHF Oman was detected 1995 and serosurveys have suggested widespread infection humans livestock throughout the country. Methodology Cases to Ministry Health (MoH) between 2017 were retrospectively reviewed. Diagnosis confirmed by serology and/or molecular tests Oman. Stored RNA from recent cases studied sequencing complete open reading frame (ORF)...
Objective Guillain–Barre's syndrome (GBS) is an acute immune-mediated polyradiculoneuropathy seen in all ages but mostly the adult population. We aim to report incidence of GBS children under 15 years age Oman, a Gulf country. Materials and Methods All with were included study from January 2002 December 2016. The data compiled Microsoft Excel format analysis was performed using SPSS, version 17.0. Population-based age- sex-specific rates calculated estimated population for each 5-year period...